"Full-time Faculty Position - Biology and Chemistry"

Job Description

Labette Community College invites applications for one (1) full-time faculty position to teach biology and chemistry for our science department to begin in the January 2025 semester. This position is based at the main campus located in Parsons, Kansas.

The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of the disciplines required to teach post-secondary students in a four (4)-day instructional class schedule. The faculty member will provide classroom instruction, advise students on class scheduling and academic progress, participate in curriculum revision, and complete program assessment.

Responsibilities also include serving on LCC committees, maintaining office hours, and fulfilling other duties required or agreed upon in the LCC Master Agreement and LCC Policy and Procedures Manual.

Required qualifications include a Masters degree in the disciplines or Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the disciplines; the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and college staff; the ability to set priorities and use appropriate interpersonal skills; knowledge of instructional software and education media; an understanding of student learning and curriculum development; and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid LCC tuition for employees and dependents, Kansas Public Employment Retirement System (KPERS), KPERS 457, 403B with the matching plan, and the state plan of Kansas insurances for medical, dental, and vision for employee and family. Supplemental insurance is also offered.

The salary range is based on education and experience as governed by the Master Agreement, which can be found at www.labette.edu/hr in the Policy and Procedures manual. This is a full-time contract position. The review of applications will begin the week of September 3, 2024. The position remains open until filled.

Send an LCC application found at www.labette.edu/hr, letter of interest, resumé, and unofficial transcript to the Director of Human Resources by email hr@labette.edu or fax 620-421-0180. Applications will be reviewed as received.