Program Coordinator, Biotechnology (9 Month + 3 Month Summer Contract)

Program Coordinator, Biotechnology (9 Month + 3 Month Summer Contract)

Salary

$60,174.00 - $79,500.00 Annually

Location

Wilson, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-28

Division

Faculty - Applied Technologies

Opening Date

05/19/2026

• Description
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Job Summary

The Biotechnology Program Coordinator provides curricular oversight and supervision to adjunct faculty within the Biotechnology program. The position requires a teaching workload as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all duties listed on the instructor job description.
• Provides instruction across all modalitiesface-to-face, online, blended, hybrid, hyflexto ensure the delivery of high-quality, hands-on learning experiences as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Fosters direct engagement with students and supports effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Develops course syllabi, outlines, and classroom activities for assigned courses.
• Reviews and selects appropriate instructional materials for assigned courses.
• Administers tests or other evaluation methods to students; grades and gives feedback on exercises, homework assignments, and tests.
• Monitors, records, and submits student attendance, progress, and grades for assigned courses.
• Order supplies and equipment for assigned courses.
• Provide external support for students through office hours and on-site availability.
• Utilizes the Student Success and Engagement software
• Serves as an academic advisor for assigned students. Monitors and ensures that students take appropriate courses in the appropriate sequence.
• Assists with registration processes.
• Contributes to curriculum development by developing and evaluating course content and student learning outcomes.
• Maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations to keep instructional programs current with occupational or academic field.
• Participates in program reviews.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and professional development training.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and reports annual program goals/outcomes (PLOs).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

College-wide Expectations

WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCCs campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.

• Communicates clearly and frequently in writing and speaking to ensure consistency of purpose and vision.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the college community.
• Understands and supports the college mission, vision, and values.
• Remains current on emerging higher education and division-relevant issues.
• Fosters a work environment characterized by transparency, trust, and professionalism.
• Retains a focus on the student experience, specifically, ensuring instructional rigor, fostering students sense of belonging, and developing their soft skills.

Education and Experience

Required

• A masters degree in a life sciences field, or a masters degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in life sciences from a regionally accredited institution.
• Must have completed or be able to complete the BioWork training course within six months of employment.

Preferred

• At least one year of relevant teaching or training experience.
• Experience working in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Unofficial transcripts must be included with your online application before submission or sent directly to Human Resources immediately after applying. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your application not being fully considered.

Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.

Why Join Wilson Community College?

At Wilson Community College, we believe in the power of community, education, and excellence. Youll work in a supportive, mission-driven environment that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation, state benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

LONGEVITY

Longevity is a yearly lump-sum payment you receive after working 10 years:

Years of Service Longevity Rate

Less than 10 0% of Salary

10 but less than 15 1.5% of Salary

15 but less than 20 2.5% of Salary

20 but less than 25 3.25% of Salary

25 or More 4.5% of Salary

FACULTY LEAVE

Faculty members do not earn annual leave. Faculty are required to be on campus 30 hours per week which includes teaching, holding office hours, advising, committee work and other events (i.e. registration, professional development and graduation).

PERSONAL LEAVE

Faculty members earn three (3) personal leave days per fiscal year (7/1-6/30). Personal leave days are not transferable to any other form of leave and are not cumulative.

SICK LEAVE

You earn 12 days per year (8 hours per month). This leave can accumulate indefinitely. When you retire, available sick hours will convert to creditable service with the Retirement System.

HOLIDAYS

New Years

M.L. King, Jr. Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day (may be taken at Winter Break)

Thanksgiving (2 days)

Winter Break

The sum of all paid holidays will not exceed 12 days. Employees may be required to take paid leave or leave without pay for days other than the 12 specified holidays.

HEALTH INSURANCE

You may join the State Health Plan. There is an employee contribution to the State Health Plan; however, the State pays a portion of the monthly premium as well. Dependents may also be covered. You may elect 70/30 coverage or 80/20 coverage. Upon retirement, coverage may continue; however, it depends on the conditions under which you retire. It should be noted that insurance premiums are expensive, and rates/coverage may change annually. Open enrollment allows for changes to be made to your health coverage, and it is usually conducted in October each year.

RETIREMENT

Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)

Six percent of your gross salary as pre-taxed dollars goes into your retirement account monthly. A death benefit of one times your annual salary (minimum $25,000 and maximum $50,000) is provided to you once you have been in the system for one year. Once you have completed five years in the system, you are considered to be vested.

Unreduced Retirement Benefits are available as follow:

Age 65 with 5 years of service

Age 60 with 25 years of service

Any age with 30 years of service

Disability Income Plan:

Is provided through TSERS. The plan provides short-term benefits after one year in the system. After a sixty-day waiting period, the plan pays 50% of

your salary and longevity up to $3,000 per month for one year.

It also provides long-term benefits after you are vested (5 years in the system). The plans pays 65% of your salary and longevity, up to $3900 per month until the disability ends. Long-term benefits include health coverage and the death benefit. Payments will be reduced if you are receiving social security disability benefits or workers compensation benefits.

WORKERS COMPENSATION

Upon an accidental injury on the job, you will be covered by Workers Compensation. You should notify your supervisor and Human Resources immediately when an accident or injury on the job occurs.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS

401(K), 457,

529 College Tuition Plan

NC Flex Benefits

Colonial Life offers

FREE TUITON

Full-time college employees may enroll in one curriculum or continuing education course per semester at the College without tuition or registration fee charges.

PERSONAL OBSERVANCE DAY

Eligible employees may receive 8 hours of paid leave on a single day of personal significance each calendar year. May include days of cultural and/or religious importance, but it is not limited to those. It may be any day that is significant to the eligible employee.

FOUNDATION YMCA OF WILSON

Full-time Wilson Community College employees are eligible for a corporate discount with the Foundation YMCA of Wilson.

01

Masters degree in a life sciences field, or a masters degree with 18 graduate hours in life sciences is a REQUIRMENT for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

What discipline is your masters degree in?

03

Have you completed the BioWork training course?

• Yes
• No

04

If you have not completed the BioWork training course, are you able to complete the BioWork training course within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have working in the biopharmaceutical industry?

06

How many years of teaching or training experience do you have?

Required Question

Employer Wilson Community College (NC)

Address PO Box 4305

Wilson, NC, North Carolina, 27893

Phone 252-246-1263

252-246-1410

Website https://www.wilsoncc.edu/