Instructor, Biology

Posting Details

Position Summary Information

Position Title Instructor Biology

Position Type Full Time Regular Annual

Schedule 9 months

Expected Work Schedule Variable

Anticipated Days Variable

Anticipated Hours Variable

Anticipated Hours per Week 40

Work Location A-B Tech Main Campus

Job Description Summary This position provides instruction in Biology and advising for students pursuing college transfer programs.

Duties

1. Maintains mastery of subject matter.
2. Develops andor teaches courses for which the appropriate credential is held.
3. Teaches in various formats various locations and via various delivery methods.
4. Advises students.
5. Adheres to policies procedures expectations and practices of the College the department and discipline.
6. Communicates clearly with students other faculty and staff.
7. Contributes to a safe and secure campus environment.
8. Enforces Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct.
9. Assists with program reviews program accreditation and SACSCOC accreditation as appropriate.
10. Attends meetings and events and actively participates on committees and taskforces.
11. Attends the annual commencement ceremony.
12. Upholds the College Vision Mission Values and RISE statement.
13. Supports diversity in all aspects.
14. Establishes or upholds learning outcomes that are relevant and meaningful.
15. Evaluates student progress in a fair consistent and timely manner.
16. Develops prepares andor delivers all levels of curriculum courses.
17. Completes required professional development annually.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements

1. Masters degree in Biology or related discipline with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.
2. Teaching experience in higher education.
3. Experience as an instructor with learning management systems within the past five years.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Graduate semester hours in General Biology Microbiology or Anatomy and Physiology.
2. Experience teaching at a community college.
3. Experience advising students.
4. Experience teaching in General Biology for major and non-major students.
5. Experience teaching in anatomy and physiology.
6. Field work or teaching experience in Botany or Horticulture.
7. NISOD Best Practices for Teaching Online
8. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish an East Slavic language andor American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Should

1. Read the following before submitting the Application Application Selection Process Technical Support Tips
2. Upload Required DocumentsWhen applicable upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded. PLEASE NOTE DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT If selected for hire If selected for hire official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Transcripts outside of the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work. PLEASE NOTE FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the regions premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.With four locations the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10000 curriculum students 14000 continuing education students 1100 faculty & staff We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 71 degrees 30 diplomas 122 certificates A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.If you are dedicated to student and community success then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family

A-B Tech Welcoming Culture R.I.S.E A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect Integrity Support and Equity for Everyone.This is evident by our RISE Committee the Trailblazer RISE Award and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom Appreciative Advising and more A-B Tech is looking for A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race color national origin citizenship religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy disability genetic informationmedical history age andor veteranmilitary status. In addition the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary Posting Detail Information

Review Date Application should be submitted by 800 a.m. EST on this date for consideration 03302026

Start Date 08172026

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary or Hourly Pay Range Salary is Non-Negotiable 48636 - 50886

Total Compensation Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30 of your total compensation.The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67 employer contribution to a defined pension plan contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary • Medical and Pharmacy Plan • Dental Plan • Vision Plan • Flexible Spending Accounts • Short and Long-Term Disability • Death Benefits • Life Insurance • Supplemental Policies • Professional Liability • Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year • Sick Leave of 12 days per year • Holiday Leave • All required protected leaves plus Civil Bereavement Parental Community Service MaternityPaternity Shared Educational Military • Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans • Tuition Reimbursement Plan • State Employees Credit Union membership • Employee Assistance Network • Annual Flex Benefit • Alternative Work Schedules • Longevity Pay • Educational Attainment • Personal observance leave 2 days

Questions A-B Techs Human Resources HR department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the homes life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers compassion fairness and kindness from Monday through Friday 900 am - 500 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions you may email us at hrabtech.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family

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Open Ended Question Applicant it is important that you read the Special Instructions to the Applicants" to ensure you follow the required guidelines. If you do not you run the risk that your application will be disqualified automatically. The Special Instructions to the Applicants is located on this job announcement. Did you read and understand the Special Instructions to the Applicants" in its entirety Yes No

Before submitting your application did you state clearly in your cover letter and application how you meet each minimum requirements and how you meet any of the preferred qualifications within the job announcement Yes No

If an unofficial transcript is required for this position it must be attached to your application or otherwise your application will be disqualified. Did you upload the appropriate unofficial transcript to your application Yes No Transcript is not required for this job

Minimum 1 Do you have a minimum of a Masters degree in Biology or related discipline with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology Yes No

Minimum 2 Do you have teaching experience in higher education Yes No

Minimum 3 Do you have experience as an instructor with learning management systems within the past five years Yes No

Preferred 1 Do you have graduate semester hours in General Biology Microbiology or Anatomy and Physiology Yes No

Preferred 2 Do you have experience teaching at a community college Yes No

Preferred 3 Do you have experience advising students Yes No

Preferred 4 Do you have experience teaching in General Biology for major and non-major students Yes No

Preferred 5 Do you have experience teaching in anatomy and physiology Yes No

Preferred 6 Do you have field work or teaching experience in Botany or Horticulture Yes No

Preferred 7 Do you have NISOD Best Practices for Teaching Online Yes No

Preferred 8 Are you proficient in a foreign language such as Spanish an East Slavic language andor American Sign Language Yes No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents Other Document Veterans Preference if applicable Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Unofficial Transcripts 2