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Salary: $51,183.00 - $65,183.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus, Coos Bay, OR
Job Type: Faculty - Tenure Track
Job Number: 2025-00123
Department: Instructional Dean - LDC
Division: Office of Instruction
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FEDTCH
Primary Purpose
To teach classes in biology and related disciplines as assigned.
First Consideration will be given to applicants who apply by June 7th, 2026.
This position is open until filled. This position is for the 2026-2027 Academic Year (Sept 2026).
Description of Essential Functions
Teaching (80% of Time)

1. Teach a range of biology classes: from introductory Biology to Microbiology, as well as Anatomy and Physiology. Teach course information to students in groups and individually using instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the subject (e.g. lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer assisted delivery, and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning abilities.
2. Curriculum development and modification by working with the Instructional Dean and other department faculty members in developing or modifying course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods, degree and certificate programs

Other Institutional Duties (20% of Time)

1. Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of subject area(s) and teaching techniques through a plan of professional development. Attend conferences and professional meetings.
2. Participate in committees and other institutional duties as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
3. This position may advise students as assigned. In this case, the faculty will meet with advisees at least once each term to assist students in determining goals, inform students of program and degree requirements, review student schedules and progress, and refer students to needed services. The faculty will maintain records of advising sessions to include dates of meetings, student major or goals, student progress, and other pertinent information.
4. All faculty are expected to participate in and provide information necessary for the recruitment and retention of students into their programs, the marketing of courses, programs, and the college. This may include travel and working with students and faculty in high schools, colleges and other institutions, and public and private agencies.
5. Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the institution's continuous improvement cycle; this includes participating in the college wide accreditation process by preforming departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment.
6. Attend student convocation ceremony at the end of each academic year.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree in biology or related field. Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.
A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience.
Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Mastery of the subject area at a sufficient level to instruct and coach students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite for success in the courses and programs at Southwestern. Ability to evaluate student programs both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn teaching methods to instruct students of a variety of ages, backgrounds and learning abilities. Ability to adapt to various audiences, to find various explanations and to facilitate various learning styles.
• Ability to work with and cooperate with college faculty and staff at all levels, as a team member with the Vice President of Instruction, Instructional Dean, other faculty, staff, and related industry/businesses in developing course content, objectives, standards, program curriculum, grading and instructional methods.
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids of services.
• Willingness to teach/coach at various hours as required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Possess strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform data entry and access various files in college-wide information system, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, document, and reports as required by the position and the ability to access student information for the purpose of advising and keeping student records. A comfort level with advising using video and online technology a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will receive preferred consideration through the selection process:

• Teaching experience at the college level or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated learning and success in adult instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and professionally in areas of instruction, course and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students with a wide range of ages, backgrounds and academic preparedness.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

• Must reside in the State of Oregon. Southwestern Oregon Community College is unable to support out of state employment at this time.
• Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Additional Job Information
JOB TITLE: Tenure Track Faculty Instructor - BiologyLOCATION: Coos and Curry Counties, and online/remoteFTE: Full Time
10-month/175 days, Per Federation ContractDEPARTMENT: InstructionSALARY SCHEDULE AND INITIAL PLACEMENT: Per Federation ContractEXEMPTION STATUS: ExemptPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: EnclosedREPORTS TO: Dean of Instruction and Vice President of InstructionCLASSIFICATION: Tenure-Track Faculty Position
REVISION DATE: May 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.
For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.
Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.
The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq
NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 511. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.
Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report
The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.
HEALTH INSURANCE:

• Medical & RX
• Vision
• Dental

OTHER BENEFITS:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Standard Life Insurance
• Accidental Life and Dismemberment
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plan (Oregon PERS/OPSERP)
• Tuition and Fee Waiver
• Bookstore Discount
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

PAID LEAVES

• Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Civic Leave
• Personal Leave
• Sabbatical Leave

HOLIDAYS:
10-month faculty receive 7 paid holidays per year
11 and 12-month faculty receive 12 paid holidays per year
VACATION:
10 and 11-month faculty are ineligible for vacation
12-month faculty accrue 160 hrs per year
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Choose your highest level of education or training:

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Some College
• Career Technical Training
• Apprenticeship
• Associate's degree
• Bachelors Degree in Progress
• Bachelor's degree
• Masters Degree in Progress
• Master's degree or Higher
• Ph.D. in Progress
• Ph. D.
• Juris Doctor
• Medical Doctor
• Other Doctorate Level Degree

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List your area(s) of Discipline:
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How many years of teaching experience do you have?

• 5 plus years
• 4 - 5 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 1 - 2 years