Instructor, Life Sciences

Annual Salary $76,600 - $79,200

Positions Available 2 Full-Time Positions

Campus Locations 1 position – Kenosha Campus
1 position – Racine Campus

Employment Type Full-Time

Semesters Fall, Spring, and Summer

Reports To Dean, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Join the Gateway Family

At Gateway Technical College, we understand that a fulfilling work culture and healthy work-life balance are essential to employee success.

When you join Gateway, you become part of a community committed to supporting employees while transforming lives through education.

• Sick time available on Day 1
• Medical coverage available to eligible employees who elect coverage
• Dental coverage available to eligible employees who elect coverage
• Vision coverage available to eligible employees who elect coverage

Two Full-Time Instructor Opportunities

This posting is being used to fill two full-time Instructor, Life Sciences positions: one position based at Gateway's Kenosha Campus and one position based at Gateway's Racine Campus. Candidates interested in either campus opportunity are encouraged to apply through this posting.

The Role in Brief

Gateway faculty facilitate student learning and actively participate in efforts to continually improve student success. As a learning facilitator, you will assess student learning outcomes, evaluate your own teaching effectiveness, and adapt instruction to support student achievement.

In this Life Sciences faculty role, you will primarily teach Biological Sciences and Anatomy & Physiology, working with students across a range of educational backgrounds and learning pathways.

Gateway is hiring two instructors through this posting. One position will be based at the Kenosha Campus and one position will be based at the Racine Campus. Faculty may also support instructional needs at other Gateway locations based on institutional and student needs.

These positions report to the Dean, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Why This Role Matters

• Build scientific understanding. Help students develop a strong foundation in biological sciences, anatomy, and physiology.
• Support students at every stage. Teach learners ranging from high school dual credit students to adult learners with varied educational and career goals.
• Prepare students for what comes next. Your instruction provides essential scientific knowledge that supports further education and career preparation.
• Expand access across our district. Support Gateway's full college curriculum and help meet instructional needs across campuses and learning environments.

What You Will Actually Do

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver approved curriculum and make recommendations as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness.
• Teach Biological Sciences and Anatomy & Physiology courses.
• Effectively manage classroom and laboratory learning environments.
• Monitor and assess student learning outcomes.
• Provide timely and frequent feedback to students regarding academic performance.

Student Success & Inclusive Learning

• Promote and participate in student recruitment, retention, and completion efforts.
• Foster a culture of professionalism and inclusive learning.
• Work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skill levels.
• Use student learning management systems and instructional technology to support student engagement and achievement.

Course Delivery & District Support

• Teach high school and dual enrollment sections, including Vanguard, Contract for Service, and other instructional arrangements as assigned.
• Serve primarily at the assigned home campus—Kenosha or Racine—while supporting instructional needs throughout the Gateway district as needed.
• Support Gateway's full college curriculum, which includes teaching students ranging from high school dual credit students to adult learners with varying skill levels.
• Teach a mix of courses, student populations, locations, and delivery formats based on institutional needs.

Program & Professional Engagement

• Assist with program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in advisory and/or institutional committees.
• Maintain required professional credentials, continue professional development, and remain current in the field and discipline.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry.
• Communicate laboratory supply needs to laboratory technicians at least two weeks prior to the start of each semester.

What to Know About Teaching at Gateway

Gateway faculty support the full college curriculum and serve a diverse range of learners. Faculty assignments are based on institutional and student needs and may include high school dual credit students, traditional college students, and adult learners across multiple campuses and instructional formats.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex or national origin. Gateway Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmation Action Plan.