Biology Instructor (Tenure Track)

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Rowan College at Burlington County, a comprehensive College in New Jersey’s largest county, is seeking qualified applicants for a Biology Instructor position in the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).Full-time faculty at Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) are the foundation of the innovative, high-quality, and affordable educational experience provided to students through RCBC’s academic programs.Full-time faculty perform a number of critical duties, detailed within the Collective Bargaining Agreement and between the Board of Trustees of Rowan College at Burlington County and the Faculty Association. Full-time faculty engage in both teaching and non-teaching duties, including responsibilities for which they are compensated as part of their base salary.The Instructor will teach a base load of 15 credits per semester, as well as engage in non-teaching duties.Faculty provide an Annual Performance Report detailing both teaching and non-teaching duties, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Trustees of Rowan College at Burlington County and the Faculty Association.Biology instructors are responsible for preparing and delivering engaging and comprehensive instruction in various college-level biology courses. Courses may include introductory biology for majors and/or non-majors, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, ecology, and biostatistics. Instructors will teach laboratory skills, experimental design, and scientific writing, with an emphasis on independent or small-group research projects. Additional responsibilities include adhering to state and federal guidelines for lab safety, as well as the guidelines of Rowan College at Burlington County. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Prepare and deliver high-quality lessons in both lecture and laboratory formats.Teach courses such as introductory biology for majors and/or non-majors, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, ecology, and biostatistics.Teach laboratory skills, experimental design, and scientific writing with emphasis on independent or small group research projects.Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and applicable state and federal regulations.Oversee and mentor undergraduate research projects.Guide students in evaluating primary scientific literature and developing strong scientific writing skills.Collaborate with department colleagues to review and update course content and instructional methodologies.Actively participate in departmental meetings, curriculum development, and college-wide initiatives.OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.Employee Classification: Faculty Apply tot his job