TBR | The College System of Tennessee

We have an opening for a 9-month tenure-track Biology Faculty position at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:
We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment.
We care about the well-being of each other.
We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future. 

The role will be responsible for the following:

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Dean of Math and Sciences and the Department Head of Science, the full-time faculty member has as their chief duty the instruction of Introduction to Biology 1 and 2 & General Biology 1 and 2 courses. Biology faculty teach classes which are scheduled during the day or evening, taught in a variety of formats (online and on-ground) and at several different locations, including off campus sites and service area high schools. The faculty member is expected to facilitate the classroom instructional process, evaluate students, monitor progress, utilize the Learning Management System (LMS), including Faculty Feedback, assign mid-term and final grades, maintain attendance and grade records, counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals, work to retain students, and maintain required classroom and office hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

Serve as a member of the Science Department within the Math and Sciences Division for the Teaching Excellence strategic theme of the College’s Strategic Plan. In this role, the faculty member is responsible for the following:

Course and Curriculum Development:

• Select texts, supplemental documents, supplies, and other learning resources, including Open Educational Resources (OER); develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in the preparation, creation, and delivery of instruction in accordance with the college’s digital accessibility policy
• Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi

Professional Growth:

• Remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies
• Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials
• Attend scheduled college, divisional, and departmental professional development and in-service activities, and participate in annual faculty evaluation process

Service to Students:

• Respect the rights of students and access to educational opportunities
• Assist in recruitment, selection, orientation and evaluation of potential students
• Assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions
• Support student activities

Service to the College and Community:

• Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned
• Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes
• Support and participate in college/division/department committees, organizations and/or task forces to make recommendations in the College’s decision-making processes
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues
• Strengthen relationships between the college and the community through community outreach activities
• Attend required college, division, and department meetings

Academic Advising

• Support Academic Advising Center
• Stay current with the relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways
• Participate in regular reviews of relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways
• Assist with college-wide advising as needed

Holistic Student Support

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services
• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility
• Structure student experiences to ensure relevance in academic, student life, and co-curricular activities
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts

Fiscal Stewardship

• Supports the responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Science Department within the Math and Sciences Division

Organizational Culture

• Embraces and promotes the College's goals related to organizational culture and community and supports the Math and Sciences Division’s efforts to utilize best practices to provide fair-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff
• Maintains an office environment that is open, inviting, and professional

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An earned Master’s degree in Biology from a regionally accredited institution or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching additional Biology courses in the department including Environmental Science, Nutrition, Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology. Preference for candidates with previous community college teaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND WORK CHARACTERISTICS

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study
• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students
• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation
• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others
• Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, principles and practices related to supporting students

Projected Salary Range:

Instructor: $41,555 - $50,900

Assistant Professor: $46,211 - $57,764

Closing Date: 30 days from posting (Must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST)