Associate Professor, Biology

Associate Professors, Biology

We invite you to join our community of passionate Associate Professors, Biology faculty who are devoted to inspiring brighter tomorrows through the power of education.

Valencia College is a 50-year pioneering institution proud of accessibility and innovative solutions.

• Full-time instructional faculty required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, including:
• Teaching
• Course Preparation
• Student Engagement
• Professional Development
• Institutional Service

• Fall: 15 contact hours
• Spring: 15 contact hours
• Summer: 6 contact hours

• Master's degree or higher in biology, botany, zoology, or related subfield, or 18 graduate semester hours in those fields plus a master's.
• Face‑to‑face instruction primary, with occasional mixed‑mode and online formats.
  NOTE: Mixed‑mode is a hybrid modality that includes weekly asynchronous and face‑to‑face instruction.
• Fluency in establishing Florida residency if selected.

Masters: $67,437 – $83,387 per year
Master’s +30: $72,267 – $88,217 per year
Doctorate: $77,097 – $93,047 per year

• Required minimum education:
  
  Master’s degree in a biological science subfield.
• Preferred experience:
  
  Teaching at the community college level and related professional licensure or certifications.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include:
• Facilitating learning across modalities.
• Apply assessment principles to align instruction with student outcomes.
• Knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, and content alignment.
• Use of educational technology and learning management systems.
• Develop accessible course content and learning materials.
• Provide proactive academic support and timely communication.
• Identify student needs and connect to resources.
• Knowledge of institutional policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and reflective teaching practices.
• Contribute to institutional service and governance, including committees and shared governance initiatives.

Classroom setting with flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends. Local travel required, reliable transportation and liability insurance may be required.

Required fields indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please provide an example of an innovative technique that you use or would use to engage students in the classroom.
• Describe how you would create the “right conditions” to advance student learning.
• Would you like to be considered for all full‑time faculty opportunities in this discipline?
• Would you like to join our team as a part‑time faculty member if a full‑time position is not selected?