Summary
Application Status
Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.
Position Summary
This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach and supervise students using approved curriculum, syllabi, assessments, and instructional standards.
- Utilize effective teaching methods, technology, and educational resources to support student learning.
- Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate instructional records.
- Advise and support students regarding academic progress and connect them with appropriate College resources.
- Support student recruitment, retention, engagement, and overall success.
- Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, administration, and the community.
- Complete required reports, forms, meetings, and institutional responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Participate in professional development and maintain current knowledge of effective instructional practices.
- Adhere to Alvin College policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in theoretical or applied biological sciences or life sciences from a regionally accredited college / university
Specific 24XX level courses require the following:
Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate semester hours in theoretical or applied biological sciences, biochemistry, life sciences, Doctorate in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Chiropractic from a regionally accredited college / university
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Biology from a regionally accredited college / university
- At least one year of teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills. Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.
Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.
Disclaimer
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.
In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.
Conditions of Employment
The Employer and the Faculty Member are subject to all the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement between the Employer and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Faculty Member agrees to comply with all policies, procedures, and security regulations of the TDCJ while performing instructional duties within TDCJ facilities. If officials of the TDCJ exercise their contractual right to deny the Faculty Member access to the assigned unit, the Employer may terminate the Faculty Member’s employment and cease salary payments effective immediately.
Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES® website for further information.
May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.
Organization
Located just southwest of the Houston, TX Metroplex, Alvin College is a public, comprehensive institution with a strong educational heritage and a continued commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for all students. In addition to its well-established two-year programs, Alvin College now offers bachelor’s degree opportunities, expanding pathways for students to achieve their academic and career goals.
Alvin College exists to improve the lives of its constituents by providing affordable, accessible, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves. As a premier college that provides high-quality academic, technical and cultural programs, Alvin College's focus will be to promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development.
Alvin College has been listed in the top 150 community colleges in America as ranked by the Aspen Institute 2011, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 (Colleges nominated every other year).
Alvin College is accountable for its mission within the limitations of its physical and financial resources, is an equal opportunity institution, and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.