Biology Instructor - Community College Faculty

Develop and deliver engaging and culturally responsive curriculum materials; provide meaningful feedback to support student educational growth; collaborate with colleagues across liberal arts and technical programs; actively participate in the profession and in college activities. This position is a hybrid position, which allows for online teaching, but does have an expectation of being on campus at least 1x/per week.

Salary Range:

$43,912 - $95,542: Dependent on education and years of experience, there are step limits in the contract that we are limited to, with the highest salary delegated at around $71,893.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Master's degree with a major in biology OR
• Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology.

Preferred Qualifications

• A combination of education in and experience with teaching courses in anatomy and physiology
• Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to the missions and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Other Requirements

Applications must include:

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
• Unofficial copy of transcripts

Online application deadline for preferred review is 11:59PM on May 18, 2026. The position is open until filled.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (Start Date: Aug. 20, 2026)

Telework (Yes/No)

No - this position allows for a hybrid (online and in-person teaching)

About

Institution Information

MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.
• Empowerment - We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
• Excellence - We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
• Trust and Respect - We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
• Collaboration - We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
• Curiosity and Creativity - We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.
• Accountability - As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.