Faculty, Biological Sciences

Miami Dade College is now accepting applications for Faculty, Biological Sciences. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches lecture and laboratory sections
• Evaluates students and performs career and academic advising
• Plans and organizes instructional materials to meet course objectives
• Participates in curriculum development and revision that stress innovation and multi-cultural emphasis
• Participates in departmental recruiting and retention activities
• Participates in a variety of departmental, campus and college-wide programs, activities, and committees
• Prepares and submits student information to Department Chairperson
• Serves as a resource person for adjunct faculty
• Teaches day, evening and weekend classes as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in one of the Biological Sciences (anatomy, cell biology, biology, botany, ecology, evolution, genetics, histology, immunology, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, parasitology, pharmacology, physiology, virology, zoology); or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in the Biological Sciences.
• All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Familiarity with and use of collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
• Possess excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff, and the community
• Demonstrated effective use of active learning techniques
• Previous curriculum development and recruitment experience a plus
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
• Start date for this Faculty position is anticipated to start on or before beginning of Fall Semester 2024
• Doctoral stipend awarded in addition to base salary, as applicable

To learn more about this and other employment opportunities with Miami Dade College, please visit us at www.mdc.edu/jobs.

Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 140,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.