Biology Instructor

Biology Instructor (Full-time, Annually Contracted)

Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for an annually contracted, full-time faculty position in Biology to teach in the College’s on-ground program. The successful candidate will have experience teaching Introductory undergraduate biology courses and a commitment to student learning and success.

Teaching duties and responsibilities will be five courses/laboratory courses per semester and include the following courses:

• BIOL 106 – Issues in Human Biology for Non-Majors: An introductory course examining the basic structure and function of the human body, from the molecular level through the organ system level, with applications to health and disease.
• BIOL 101 Laboratories: Laboratory sections covering fundamental concepts in chemistry, biochemistry, the scientific method, cell structure, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, inheritance, molecular biology, and biotechnology.

The instructor will be responsible for all aspects of course and laboratory instruction, including course planning, assessment development and implementation, laboratory preparation, and delivery of instructional activities that support student learning.

Classes for the traditional, on-ground program begin August 10, 2027. Teaching contracts may be renewed on an annual basis, contingent upon enrollment, instructor performance, instructor availability, and student success.

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related biological science from an accredited institution, or a master's degree in Biology from an accredited institution, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Biology or a related biological science from an accredited institution.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Have experience teaching undergraduate courses.
• Have experience with Course Management Systems such as Blackboard, Canvas, or D2L.
• Be firmly committed to high-quality instruction for first-generation college students and be familiar with best practices in active learning pedagogies.

All applicants must submit:

• A letter of interest.
• A curriculum Vitae.
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts.

Application deadline for this position is January 12, 2027.