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At a Glance! Lower Columbia College is seeking a dynamic, energetic and creative Microbiology Instructor committed to community college students and their success. This position will be responsible for developing and teaching microbiology courses. We are looking for someone who is collaborative and team-oriented, and also, has strong desire and passion for incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into their teaching.

As full-time faculty, this position will also advise students, participate in curriculum and program development, participate in professional development, engage in assessment activities, attend faculty and committee meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.

LCC has a strong commitment to making diversity, equity, and inclusion a core component of initiatives, program operations and professional development. We believe diversity enriches the educational experience for all students, faculty, and staff.

The Instructor position is 173 contract days (fall, winter, spring). Courses are delivered through multiple modalities including online, hybrid, and in-person. The salary range is $58,762 to $81,011 based on education and experience. Please note the salary range will be adjusted for the 2023-2024 year to reflect the legislatively funded cost-of-living increase. The Microbiology Instructor reports to the Dean of Instructional Programs.

Among other duties. this Instructor will have the opportunity to:

• Impart expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in the instruction of biology to a diverse student population with various learning styles and abilities.
• Effectively prepare and present course content, drawing upon disciplinary knowledge, skills, theories, issues, research, and applications to design engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Analyze course assessments, evaluations and data and engage in continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate multicultural competence, including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity and diversity.
• Provide quality instruction in various settings (classroom, online) adapting to a variety of teaching/learning situations while maintaining an effective learning environment.
• Competently incorporate instructional technologies in course delivery.
• Seek and promote opportunities for student learning and critical thinking.
• Assess, evaluate and document student learning and achievement of course outcomes.
• Provide individualized support to promote student success.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to students in a timely manner, including the grading of assignments.
• Maintain currency of course content and materials, including course syllabi.
• Provide academic and career advising to students.
• Establish and maintain office hours; be available for student consultation.
• Perform ongoing student, program and college assessment activities, including analysis of course assessments, evaluations, and data to engage in continuous improvement to enhance student success, retention, and completion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Microbiology/biology or related field of study from an accredited institution
• Exceptional communication skills
• Experience using technology (i.e. MS Office Suite, Google, video conferencing)
• Success in being a collaborative and respectful team member

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development and assessment
• Experience teaching adults at the college level, preferably in multiple modalities such as online and face-to-face
• Demonstrated ability to serve the needs of students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, education and cultural background
• Professional practice/work-experience in biology/microbiology or closely related field
• Experience teaching microbiology at the college level
• Expertise using a Learning Management System such as Canvas and using technology to enhance student learning

Insurance:
We offer an affordable benefits package that delivers choice, access, value, and stability to you and your family. You have medical and dental coverage, life insurance, long-term disability, and the option to enroll in a medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Program. For more information on health care benefits, please visit Washington Health Care Authority.

Retirement:
Employees participate in either the State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF or PERS Plan 3 administered through the Department of Retirement Systems. Both plans are matched by LCC. There are also two supplemental tax-deferred retirement plans you can elect to participate in: the State Board Voluntary Investment Program and the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program.

Other Benefits:
Paid Leave
Full-time faculty receive 12 sick leave days a year (accrues monthly after first year), 4 personal days per year, bereavement leave, and paid jury duty.

Tuition Waiver
Interested full-time faculty are eligible to take $10 classes at LCC.

Red Devil Wellness
Red Devil Wellness is LCC's employee wellness program that strives to help employees improve and maintain their well-being enabling them to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

On-site Childcare Center
The Early Learning Centeris a state licensed program that offers high quality childcare for children ages 1 month through kindergarten entry to students, staff and faculty. The center is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The program is a participant of the Washington State Early Achievers quality rating and improvement system and rated a level 4-Quality Level of Excellence. Our teachers are trained in the Early Childhood Education field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,762.00 - $81,011.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Longview, WA 98632: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Longview, WA 98632

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