The Natural Sciences Division of Jefferson Community and Technical College has an opening for a full-time Biology Instructor.

This position will be responsible for full-time instruction in Anatomy & Physiology with Laboratories as well as General Biology with Laboratories.

Jefferson Faculty are expected to teach in the format (fully in-person, hybrid, or online) or the location needed. Jefferson has six campus locations: Downtown, Technical, Southwest, Shelby County, Bullitt County, and Carrollton County.

In addition to teaching classes, all full-time instructors are expected to:

• Develop courses using modern pedagogical techniques that include student success, retention, and DEI activities
• Maintain scheduled office hours for mentoring and coaching students
• Use Blackboard Ultra for communication and feedback with students
• Use Starfish in advising and instruction
• Advise students on academic pathways and support registration
• Engage in Internal Service as well as External/Community Service activities
• Engage in Professional Development in discipline, teaching, advising, and all aspects of the faculty position and develop as an academic leader

SALARY: Salary based on qualifications and experience starting at $42,000 on a 10-month renewable contract.

Master’s degree in Biology or a Master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Successful candidates for the Anatomy & Physiology position must demonstrate academic preparation in that specific sub-discipline. Preferred candidates will have two years of teaching experience including labs. Experience in, and understanding of the importance of, working with students from diverse backgrounds required. This position requires the ability to work in a culturally diverse environment, which consist of frequent contact with a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Jefferson Community and Technical College, based in Louisville, Ky., is the largest of 16 colleges forming the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. It encompasses six campuses in four counties with over 12,000 students enrolled on campus and in on-line programs. It is a comprehensive, public postsecondary institution providing students access to a wide variety of programs of study including allied health, business, engineering technologies, general education transfer studies, information technologies, and trade and industry technologies. It awards associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. At Jefferson, we foster an active and inclusive learning environment and value working with students from diverse backgrounds. We have a strong commitment to community-building and inclusion.