Microbiology Lab Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $41,610.00 - $74,965.00 Annually
Location : Sedalia, MO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 01520
Department: Biology
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Institution description
State Fair Community College is an accessible, learning-centered institution, enriching its students and community by providing skills, knowledge and perspectives essential for a changing world.
Position
State Fair Community College has an opening for a full-time Microbiology Instructor located at our main campus in Sedalia, Missouri. Responsibilities include teaching college-level classes in microbiology. This also includes biology, human biology, human anatomy, human physiology, and applicable labs. While this instructor will teach general education science courses for all students taking classes at the Sedalia campus, many of the students are expected to be candidates for, or are currently enrolled in, our health sciences programs. Responsibilities also include curriculum development, student advisement, institutional service, community service and other tasks associated with full-time faculty. Evening classes are possible and distance instruction (on-line and web-conferencing) will be required for this position. While this position will be based out of the Sedalia Campus, it is possible that the faculty member could be asked to travel and teach from one of the other State Fair Community College Campus locations, if the need arises. This position is open to all individuals who meet the degree qualifications outlined below. The committee will give special consideration to individuals who have experience teaching a variety of college-level biology courses. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who demonstrates both enthusiasm for the subject and a passion for teaching.
Duties
The instructor will be responsible for the instruction and evaluation of student performance while maintaining the standards and integrity of both the science curricula and the institution. The instructor must be committed to retaining students and helping them achieve their academic goals through a sense of student-centeredness. The instructor will uphold the philosophy that students learn from frequent and timely feedback in a positive environment. The ability to effectively communicate course content to today's college students through a variety of multi-media and other instructional strategies is highly desired. Furthermore, the instructor must be willing to continually improve instruction through professional development. The instructor must show a willingness to assume instructional-related responsibilities and leadership roles beyond the classroom such as mentoring adjuncts, serving as lead instructor, completion of program review and serving on committees designed for problem solving and decision making on the division and institutional levels.
The instructor is expected to teach courses in a variety of delivery methods including four-week, eight-week, twelve-week and sixteen-week formats including on-ground, hybrid and online settings. The individual will be asked to teach an evening class(es) or, possibly, a dual credit class. Knowledge and experience with learning management systems is essential and maintaining a classroom presence utilizing this technology is expected for all sections, whether online or on ground. In addition to the credit-hour expectations, SFCC faculty maintain a minimum of five student hours per week and are available during the college's operating hours, Monday through Friday.
As a full-time faculty member, this instructor will need to be able to work autonomously but also work synonymously as a member of the science department team, which is dispersed among several different campus locations. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Qualifications
Candidate must have completed a Master's degree in microbiology, or a closely related field, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in microbiology. At least three years of teaching experience with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence is preferred. Preference is given to those with previous community college teaching experience, particularly those with experience teaching microbiology, human anatomy and human physiology. Candidates should possess strong laboratory preparation skills, including the ability to set up and manage their own labs, appropriately handle chemicals, identify and mitigate safety hazards, maintain inventory and supplies, and effectively support overall lab operations. Desired applicants should demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, a passion for education, an understanding of the community college population, a commitment to the mission and a vision of SFCC, and a concern for rigorous academic standards, retention and outcomes assessment, and the mastery of active learning techniques in the classroom.
Supplemental Information
Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.
AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR FY26
(July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
General Information
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the start of employment. (e.g.: If employment begins Feb 1, coverage starts Mar 1). All premiums are paid monthly.
Health Insurance
Base medical insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.
Plan
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Plan 8 - Base
$0
$781
$609
$1,433
Plan 5 - Buy-up
$77
$931
$743
$1,646
*Plan 11 - HSA
$0
$769
$600
$1,412
**Plan 13 - HSA
$0
$649
$507
$1,191
*SFCC contributes $11/month to Plan 11 - HSA.
**SFCC contributes $134/month to Plan 13 - HSA.
Dental Insurance
Base dental insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.
Plan
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Base Plan
$0
$31.93
$34.60
$65.87
Buy-up Plan
$9.84
$51.10
$54.56
$116.01
Vision Insurance
Plan
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee & Child(ren)
Employee & Family
Base Plan
$7.61
$15.22
$16.98
$25.82
Life Insurance

1. SFCC provides life insurance equivalent to the employee's annual salary (rounded up to the nearest $1,000). Example: $44,432 rounds to $45,000.
2. Additional life insurance may be purchased for the employee, spouse, and eligible children (rates based on age).

Optional Employee-Paid Benefits

• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Services Plan
• Identity and Fraud Protection Services

Retirement Plans
Retirement plan eligibility depends on employment classification (Salaried or Hourly):
Public School Retirement System Public Education Employee Retirement (PSRS) - Salaried Employees:

• Employee contribution: 14.50% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs

• SFCC matches 100%
• No Social Security withheld
• Medicare only is withheld

System (PEERS) - Hourly Employees:

• Employee contribution: 6.86% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs
• SFCC matches 100%
• Medicare and Social Security are withheld

Leave Benefits
There is no waiting period to begin using accrued sick or vacation time.
Vacation Accrual- Full-time Employees:

• 4 hours per pay period: 0-5 years
• 5 hours per pay period: 6-15 years
• 6 hours per pay period: 16+ years
• Maximum accrual cap: 160 hours

*Faculty are not eligible for vacation due to built-in contractual time off but have access to 2 personal days/year.
Sick Leave Accrual- Full-time Employees:

• 5 hours per pay period for all employees
• Maximum accrual cap: 1,040 hours

Tuition Waiver Programs
SFCC Tuition Waiver:

• 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses, and qualified dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)

• Electronic application required each semester

CMU Tuition Waiver:

• Undergraduate tuition 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses and dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)

• Spouse only: 50% waiver on graduate tuition (excludes books, fees, supplies)
• Electronic application required eachAcademic year

Additional Perks
Campus Events:

• Free admission to SFCC theatrical, musical, and sporting events for employees and guests

Community Gardens:

• 20' x 30' garden plots available free of charge
• Plots are prepared and water is provided
• Typically available March-October

Payroll & Employment Terms

• Payroll is processed semi-monthly (24 times per year)
• Hourly employees are paid one pay period in arrears
• All full-time, exempt offers must meet SFCC Board of Trustees approval