Associate Degree In Biology Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

This position represents SCTCC's commitment to serving its community by partnering and investing in students as they attain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to serve the Saint Cloud and surrounding communities. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to creating a culturally responsive curriculum and environment where students from our diverse community will thrive. This position is Temporary Part Time, teaching between 4 and 12 in person credits per semester. Currently, we are seeking an instructor to teach in-person Microbiology and General Biology for the Fall 2026 semester.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student learning through mentoring and engaging with students in settings individualizing learning strategies in support of our students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and students, cultivating an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Design and revise the curriculum through an equity-minded, student-centered, antiracist lens.
• Ensures the course content and teaching resources are inclusive and designed to encompass students enrolled in our programs eliminating barriers and creating a culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Engage in college committees and activities driven to ensure a culturally responsive culture.
• Provide holistic support designed to foster student success and the development of students' engagement in lifelong learning.
• Support continuous improvement efforts utilizing assessment data to bolster accreditation efforts. Including learning and assessment to improve student learning and close equity gaps and institutional performance gaps.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter addressing the applicant's experience and the preferred qualifications listed in this announcement
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degrees

Salary Range: Depends on the number of credits assigned. 1-4 credits assigned, the adjunct faculty would be paid per credit ($775.00 - $1650.00 per credit).

If assigned 5 or more credits for the semester, the faculty will be salary placed and the range is $51,303.00 - $71,893.00 Salary will be pro-rated based on number of credits assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet minimum qualifications for faculty credentialing in Biology (Field #500002). Please refer tothe MN State Credentialing Website at:http://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/index.html.

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 Qualification

• Experience integrating simulation-based learning technologies into curriculum
• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level, preferably at a two-year college
• Prior on-line experience using D2L Brightspace platform or equivalent information management system
• Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction and continuous improvement
• Ability to work with a diverse student body with a broad range of interests and abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and peers
• Experience in curriculum development at the professional level
• Effective planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual/multilingual in Spanish, Somali, French, Hmong, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

A job offer may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

Criminal Background Check

Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

Employment Reference Check

Conflict of Interest Review

Employment eligibility: The college regrets that is in unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

This teaching position is in-person on campus. The SCTCC course schedule determines the days of the week and specific class times.

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

St. Cloud Technical & Community College's (SCTCC) Mission and Student Experience Statement, along with Minnesota State's Equity 2030 initiative, are the bedrock of SCTCC's strategic initiative to eliminate educational inequities across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. It is our belief that an antiracist and antidiscrimination ethos is necessary for advancing social justice and equity. Every individual has intrinsic value and our difference enrich our community.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

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