Biology Faculty

Who We Are:

At Lamar Community College, you'll find the rare opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying the benefits of rural Colorado living. Trade traffic for open roads, crowded neighborhoods for friendly faces, and long commutes for more time doing what you love.

Our campus is at the center of a vibrant and supportive community where employees have the chance to make a visible impact, build genuine relationships, and help shape the future of students and the region. From community festivals and local sporting events to outdoor adventures, stunning prairie sunsets, and some of the best stargazing in Colorado, Lamar offers a lifestyle that is both rewarding and refreshing.

If you're looking for a career where your work matters, your voice is valued, and your community knows your name, Lamar Community College may be exactly the place you've been searching for.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, dynamic professional to join our team. Our institution provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity. This is a full-time, Biology Faculty Position (166 day contract). This position requires providing instructional and department leadership, planning, coordination, and instruction of all components of the biology course offerings at Lamar Community College. Student advising and participation in LCC's Academic Division work is also required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Position will teach introductory and allied health courses, including Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and
2. Pathophysiology. Other related subjects may be assigned to meet workload requirements
3. Assist in program development and other division tasks
4. Participate in the development and revision of curriculum and program/course evaluation and assessment, including student learning outcomes
5. Perform related duties in the Biology discipline as assigned; participate in professional development activities
6. Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area
7. Use effective teaching/learning strategies
8. Work cooperatively with other department members and the Dean of Academic Services to develop and maintain quality instruction
9. Assignment may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and off-campus classes
10. The Faculty member is to hold regular office hours
11. Assist and advise students
12. Participate in division activities including regular faculty meetings of the department and the division
13. Serve on appropriate college committees, including Faculty Senate Committees
14. Assist with new student orientation sessions; participate in professional, campus, recruitment, and community activities
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Masters degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in any Biology or Life Science field.
• Sufficient preparation to teach college-level courses and at least one year of teaching experience in Biology or related Life Science, preferably at the college level.
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of diverse teaching methods for engaging students in active learning and assessing student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, economic, educational, gender, and/or disability backgrounds.
• Willingness to teach a wide range of subjects, work flexible hours, and travel for service-related obligations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master or Doctorate degree in Biology, a Life Science field, or Medicine preferred.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in areas of human biology, survey of biology, and general biology.
• Background in genetics, micro/molecular lab experience microscopy/histology and complex physiological systems.
• Knowledge of students served at community colleges including an ability to assist and guide students having a great range of skills, motivations, and academic or vocational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in developing academic programs that focus on student learning and promote student persistence and retention.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, execute, and follow up on projects, including the ability to set specific objectives and measure achieved results.
• Demonstrated ability to establish community relationships and develop academic offerings of public interest.

Selection Process:

One-round interview process.

Application Instructions:

To be considered, sumbit a complete application online.

By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Lamar Community College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• LCC participates in E-Verify.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

Additional Information/Benefits:

✔ Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, and medical transport plans
✔ Flexible spending and health savings account options
✔ Generous retirement benefits through PERA, including employer-matched retirement contributions and optional 401(k) and 457 plans
✔ Tuition reimbursement to support your educational and professional growth
✔ Exceptional paid leave benefits
✔ A supportive, mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts students and the community
✔ Free employee access to our Fitness Center