Full Time Tenure Track Instructor, Biology

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology within the Division of Science and Mathematics.  LCCC is seeking innovative instructors who place student learning and academic success as top priorities. The teaching assignments will focus on integrated lecture/lab sections of Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Principles of Biology I and II, and other courses as assigned based on department needs.  The standard teaching responsibility is a minimum of 15 credits per semester. Summer session teaching is optional. Leadership roles within the department such as department chair, course coordination, and college credit plus coordination are potentially available.  Opportunities to oversee student research are also available.  The successful candidate will be expected to pursue and attain tenure, participate in the assessment of student learning, participate in curriculum and program development and review, participate in college governance and policy-making, engage in scholarship and professional growth, participate in discipline related activities and organizations, and actively support the department, division, and college’s mission, vision, and values. 

Please submit a statement describing your philosophy of teaching and learning in the biological sciences. Discuss your approach to promoting student learning, engagement, and academic success through effective instruction, active and laboratory-based learning experiences, assessment of student learning, and continuous improvement of teaching practice.

The statement should address how you engage students in the learning process, assess student learning, provide feedback that supports learning, and teach students with varying levels of academic preparation. Candidates are encouraged to include examples demonstrating how they use assessment results, student feedback, reflection, and other evidence to improve instruction, maintain appropriate academic rigor, and adapt their teaching when students are struggling to meet course expectations.

Qualifications:  Candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree in Biology or related discipline.  College teaching experience is required. Experience teaching both lectures and labs at a Community College is preferred.  Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, active learning, student engagement, and evidence-based instructional practices.  Commitment to professional development and teaching effectiveness is expected. Experience working in multicultural environments and with diverse student populations is preferred. 

Applicants selected for interview will be asked to deliver a short presentation demonstrating their teaching skills and their ability to integrate technology into the learning process. 

Starting salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  The salary is supported by a comprehensive fringe benefits package. Position pending budget approval by the Board.  Targeted starting date is January, 2027.

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, a professional statement addressing (see topic above), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references.    Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.