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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Life Sciences Instructor
Pay Grade Level
F-FT
FLSA
Exempt
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems or TIAA 401(a) 13% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), sick and personal leave time, paid holidays, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
Department
Math/Science
Campus Location
Escanaba
Pay Rate
Min Salary
$48,780
Max Salary
$100,505
FTE
1
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time
Position Type
Faculty
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Life Sciences Instructor is responsible for teaching life sciences courses at Bay de Noc Community College primarily at the Escanaba campus. The position primarily involves teaching human biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathophysiology for students in nursing, life sciences, and related pre-health fields. This position may also instruct general education biology and chemistry courses for non-STEM majors. Opportunities to teach additional courses may occur. In addition, the faculty member has various responsibilities related to professional development, curriculum development, student advising and success, as well as activities that support the College and math/science division operational success. This is a full-time, tenure track position.
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher (or 18 graduate level credits) in Biology or Biology-related field
• Post-secondary teaching experience in biology
• Online teaching experience
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
• Ability to provide inclusive and accessible teaching and learning approaches for diverse student populations
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as needed to enhance student success
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph. D. in Biology or Biology-related field
• Experience teaching at a community college
• Experience teaching in a learning management system
• Online teaching certification
• Use of evidence-based teaching practices related to active and collaborative learning, critical thinking, and critical literacy and information skills
• Experience with learning outcomes assessment

Months Per Year
Fall and Winter semesters (August - May) with the opportunity to teach summer courses.
Hours Worked Per Week
A full-time faculty workload of 15 contact hours represents a standard full-time commitment. Additional time is required for preparation, grading, student support, and service, bringing the total workload to approximately 40 hours per week on average.
Work Schedule
Dependent upon course schedule
Supervision Exercised
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts & Sciences
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel requirement
There are opportunities to teach at alternate sites, including both Bay College campuses; mileage and travel time reimbursements are determined by the master agreement. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job-related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Instruct life sciences courses at the Bay College Escanaba campus
Job Duty
Facilitate student learning through the following activities:

• Develop course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning outcomes and objectives of the course
• Actively engage with students, fostering retention and success
• Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes
• Use evidence-based pedagogical practices focused on student learning
• Provide regular and substantive interaction and feedback to facilitate student belonging, engagement, and learning
• Recognize and respond appropriately to diverse student populations and their learning needs, including disability accommodations
• Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology
• Hold student hours in accordance with the master agreement
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records

Job Duty
Maintain science laboratories and equipment in line with applicable safety regulations
Job Duty
Collaborate with other faculty using science laboratories and equipment
Job Duty
Stock and prepare science laboratories
Job Duty
Supervise work study students/student workers as needed
Job Duty
Serve as content area lead as needed
Job Duty
Collaborate with faculty within and across divisions and with administration to determine scheduling of course offerings, particularly those in the allied health division.
Job Duty
Collaborate with faculty and administration on curriculum development as needed.
Job Duty
Advise students on academic and career issues in collaboration with other academic advisors.
Job Duty
Actively support student success through counseling, advising and assisting individual and groups of students as needed by maintaining regular student hours and/or scheduled student appointments.
Job Duty
Stay abreast of developments in the field of life sciences and teaching and learning by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
Job Duty
Collaborate with other teaching faculty, staff, and administration to ensure that all students receive instruction that promotes learning and growth.
Job Duty
Actively participate in division and college activities, including, but not limited to, professional development opportunities, student events, student organizations, etc.
Job Duty
Represent Bay College and higher education through advocacy and service in the communities in which you participate.
Job Duty
Establish working relationships with transfer institutions and community partners.
Job Duty
Actively participate in service to the college, including academic or administrative committees focused on continuous improvement, institutional policies, student outreach/engagement, and/or academic matters
Job Duty
Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA, and other education regulations.
Job Duty
Provide a safe learning environment.
Job Duty
Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
Job Duty
Work with learning assistants, tutors, and/or student workers as needed.
Job Duty
Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.
Job Duty
Any other duties as assigned
Department Information
Contact(s)
Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist
Contact Phone/Extension
906-217-4016
Contact Email
hr@baycollege.edu
Contact Fax
906-217-1625
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F111P
Posting Date
03/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

• Upon offer, the candidate must supply Bay College with official transcripts
• This position will start for the 2026-2027 academic year

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2738