Biology Instructor

  • Surry Community College
  • Dobson, North Carolina
  • Full Time
Posting Details

Classification Information

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Position TitleBiology Instructor

Position NumberFF2-CURR-SCI21

Position TypeFull Time

Leave FormatFaculty

ShiftDay/Evening

Supervisor TitleAssociate Dean of Arts and Sciences

LocationMain Campus (Dobson)

Job Description - Summary

Curriculum instructors will instruct within their area of expertise using college level measures to determine student success. Curriculum instructors will apply the tenets of critical thinking to subject matter and will demonstrate flexibility in teaching across educational mediums (seated, online, hybrid/blended modalities, information highway, etc.) as needed. Curriculum instructors will participate in academic advising, college service, and professional development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

I. TEACHING

a. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar.

b. Creating correct, professional syllabi that meet Faculty Syllabus Checklist requirements.

c. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that require critical thinking.

d. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time.

e. Posting office hours each semester, providing copies for the Associate Dean and VP of Instruction, and meeting all posted office hours.

f. Attending all mandatory divisional and college-wide meetings and graduation ceremonies.

g. Notifying the Associate Dean as soon as possible in the event of illness.

h. Maintaining alternative educational activities which students may use in the event of faculty illness.

i. Supporting and following college policies and procedures.

j. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.

k. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise attendance rosters, student grades, book orders, leave reports, and other assigned documents when due.

l. Assisting in the selection of textbooks and maintaining updated text information.

m. Substituting for other faculty members as assigned by the Associate Dean or VP.

n. Participating actively in institutional effectiveness planning by identifying expected student outcomes, assessment means, and improvement strategies based on assessment results.

o. Properly submitting assignments and the resulting student artifacts when selected for college-wide General Education Assessment.

p. Preparing supplemental teaching activities, such as developing supplemental Moodle course sites, referring weak students for tutoring, consulting with students, and facilitating help or review sessions outside of class time.

q. The teaching load for Biology is 18 contact hours fall and spring semesters.

r. Maintain a clean and safe work area.

II. ACADEMIC ADVISING

a. Providing accurate academic advising to students whenever needed.

b. Participating in advisor in-service training.

III. COLLEGE SERVICE: Participating in activities that promote the welfare of the college, such as serving on committees, preparing accreditation reports, mentoring new and adjunct faculty, advising SGA-approved student organizations, recruiting for and marketing instructional programs, participating in faculty governance, revising curricula, or otherwise using the faculty member's academic expertise and skills in the service of the college.

IV. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

a. Participating in mandatory on-campus professional development activities.

b. Participating in professional development activities in the faculty member's formally recognized area of expertise, such as attending or presenting at professional conferences, participating in summer institutes or short courses, auditing or taking graduate-level courses, and maintaining membership in professional organizations.

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.

Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community.

Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate credits in Biology or related discipline(s).

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or higher

Ability to teach General Biology and Anatomy & Physiology

Completed Quality Matter Teaching Online Certificate or equivalent certification

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Established for each curriculum program. Contact Associate Dean or VP for specifics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Position Budget Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberSFP931

Proposed Start Date08/12/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date05/06/2026

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicant

For information about this position, please contact Jeff Jones, Associate Dean - Arts and Sciences, at ... or ....

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

Surry Website

Mount Airy News

Employment Security Commission

NCCCS Website

Winston - Salem Journal

Job Board (Ex: Monster)

Personal Referral

Other

Indeed

If 'other', please list where you learned of the position.

(Open Ended Question)

* Do you have the required degree for this position?

Yes

No

* Are you an SCC employee?

Yes

No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

Other Document

Unofficial Transcript 2
Job ID: 520383772
Originally Posted on: 5/8/2026

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