Biology Instructor

Title: Biology Instructor Job ID: 232447701001
Campus: Uvalde Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Duties: Primary duties include teaching freshman and sophomore level courses in Biology
(Science Major, Non-Science Major, Anatomy and Physiology, e.g.), and other related courses;
recruiting and advising students, serving on division and college committees. Responsible for
developing and updating curriculum/syllabi, textbook/equipment selection, and instructional
materials. Experience in teaching/advising/mentoring low income, first generation, educationally
disadvantaged and at-risk students. Work rules, code of conduct and other policies are essential
functions of the job. Ability to communicate effectively with students and college personnel.
Teach day, evening and online classes. Travel to teach at other SWTJC sites may be required.

Salary: Commensurate with education and teaching experience based on salary schedule. Nine-
month, non-tenure track, faculty position.

Other Benefits: Benefits package available (Health/Life insurance, retirement plan, sick/personal
leave, holidays, waived tuition for eligible employees and dependents).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s degree required, with a major in Biology preferred. Master’s degree in
another discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Biology
acceptable.

Experience & Training: At least two years’ college teaching experience in the discipline
preferred.

Additional Qualification Requirements: Must be self-directed, well organized, task-oriented, and
flexible, with the ability to work independently and in a group environment. Demonstrate
experience having worked effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Must have
excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate
effectively orally, in writing, and in public presentation settings. Must possess required
knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or
without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the job. Candidate must be
authorized to work in the U.S. and must provide verifiable credentials; successful completion of
background checks specified for the position. Must have a valid Driver's License and be insurable
through SWTJC insurers. Travel required to other locations served by the college.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Terrie Dube, Human Resources Director, Southwest Texas Junior College, 2401 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to verify the status of a position. Submit the following required documents: (1. Letter of intent, (2. SWTJC Application, (3.
Resume, (4. Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts are required if hired). All documents become property of SWTJC.

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discriminate either in favor of or against any persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including gender, gender identity,

pregnancy and sexual orientation, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status.
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