**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Community College Biology Faculty **Institution:** North Hennepin Community College **Classification Title:** Community College Faculty **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 210: Minnesota State College Faculty **City:** Brooklyn Park **FLSA:** Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** **Job Description** The Biology Department at NHCC is an engaged faculty interested in delivering the highest level of instruction to our students. Faculty members work as a team to consistently deliver content to students interested in pursuing their AS in Biology along with other professional programs in the allied health sciences. In partnership with Bemidji State University, students can earn their baccalaureate degree in Biology at the NHCC campus. See more at: https://www.nhcc.edu/academics/degree-pathways/biological-and-health-sciences/biology-transfer-pathway **The successful candidate will:** + Be dedicated to excellence in teaching and have the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. + Be committed to student success and persistence. + Teach with an inclusive and equity-minded approach. + Teach a broad spectrum of biology courses (lecture and laboratory). + Teach in-person as well as alternative delivery modes, including but not limited to asynchronous online and hybrid formats. + Develop and revise instructional and assessment materials. + Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes. + Participate in department, division, and college matters through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings. + Maintain continued professional development in Biology as well as in the areas of teaching and learning. + Be flexible to teach during day, evening, and weekends. **Minimum Qualifications** Education Requirement: + Master's degree with a major in biology, or + Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology. **Preferred Qualifications** + Ph.D. in Biology. + Experience as primary instructor teaching a variety of college-level Biology courses with laboratory. + Experience teaching Anatomy & Physiology courses. + Experience teaching undergraduates in a community college setting. + Evidence of commitment to student success and persistence. + Experience with learner outcomes assessment and evaluation. + Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners, multi-lingual learners, students with disabilities, and international students. + Experience serving diverse and historically underserved populations. + Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. + Working knowledge of alternative instructional techniques and delivery methods such as online education, education platforms (D2L Brightspace), active learning strategies, etc. + Flexibility to teach daytime, evening, and weekend classes. **Other Requirements** Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online applications: + Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position. + Current curriculum vita or resume. + Philosophy of Teaching (under 1000 words) + Transcripts: valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing the conferred/awarded date; your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. + If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required. + Applicants with degrees from non-U.S. educational institutions or programs will need to submit a foreign credentials evaluation (FCE) as a condition of hire. **Telework (Yes/No)** No **About** Why Choose NHCC? Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) and you will be joining a vibrant, and diverse professional community who believe in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes their students and values their employees. About the College: NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving, comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges, 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7,000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations supporting a largely part-time student body with co-curricular and recreational activities. Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world. **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 04-30-2025 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 02-18-2025 **Close Date:** 03-18-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Michelle Lynn Kiffmeyer **Posting Contact Email:** wd2373ys@minnstate.edu