Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY
Instructor of Biology

Jefferson Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor of Biology within the STEM, Health Professions, and Business Division. This position offers an exciting opportunity to teach courses in microbiology, genetics, and molecular and cell biology for majors, beginning fall 2026.

The role encompasses curriculum design, classroom, and laboratory instruction. Each faculty member is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success, academic excellence, and community engagement, while actively contributing to the College's Strategic Plan and collaborating with colleagues and institutional leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting a high-impact program that prepares students for rewarding careers in STEM and Health Professions.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach a minimum of 18 contact hours per semester and maintain 7 office hours each week to assist and mentor students
• Prepare and deliver dynamic instruction through various modalities in lecture and lab settings primarily weekdays but may include nights and weekends
• Utilize the Brightspace learning management system for course administration
• Assess student learning outcomes at course and program levels and use data to drive continuous improvement aligned with institutional goals and general education standards
• Guide students through academic planning, career readiness, and inclusive, student-centered learning experiences
• Participate in professional development to stay current with new developments in the field of biology and teaching, and learning
• Engage in community and college service to advance the mission and vision of the college

Required:

• Master's degree in Biology or biology-related discipline with a minimum of 15 graduate semester hours in the field of specialization
• Teaching experience in higher education

Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

Preferred:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in biology or a biology-related discipline
• Experience teaching across multiple subjects and modalities, including curriculum development and course design.
• Expertise in creating and delivering laboratory and experiential learning activities.
• Background in primary research and/or mentoring in fieldwork or laboratory settings.Knowledge of best practices in pedagogy and assessment to enhance teaching and learning.
• Ability to teach Microbiology, Genetics, and Introductory Cellular Biology for majors.
• Proficiency in diverse teaching methods for lecture and lab environments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience teaching online and/or hybrid courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Understanding and support of the mission and values of the community college.

Special Working Conditions

• Exposure to biology laboratory chemicals, preserved specimens, and BSL-2 specimens
• May require teaching some evenings or weekends
• May require driving of college vehicles for field trips and/or off-campus meetings

$50,000-$52,000/yr. for well-qualified individuals. Salary is determined based upon experience and education in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement as well as internal equity.  The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred Compensation, NYS retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers; may qualify for public service loan forgiveness.

To Apply: For additional information about the College and this posting, please visit https://www.sunyjefferson.edu, and select “Careers at Jefferson”. 

For consideration, on the Jefferson Community College career page, please apply by selecting the "Apply Now" button. The following documentation is required:

• Letter of application (cover letter)
• Résumé
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned

Please Note:  All required materials, as well as contact information for three professional references listed on the employment application, must be submitted by the stated deadline. Incomplete applications or those missing required documents at the time of review may not be considered by the search committee. Review of complete applications will begin immediately. For consideration, completed applications must be received by January 26, 2026.

Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.