Lamar Community College Looking for Health Sciences Biology Faculty Full Time

Expand your career opportunities at Lamar Community College by working alongside diverse colleagues who value integrity,
professionalism, and each other while inspiring academic excellence. If you desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others
through learning, LCC is a place for you. We will support your personal and career goals and help you succeed as part of our team! Lamar
Community College has an exciting opportunity for you to be our next Biology Faculty Instructor. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate,
dedicated individual who will lead and implement LCC’s strategic plan.

POSITION 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, Health Sciences Biology
Faculty Position (166 day contract). This position requires providing instructional and department leadership, planning,
coordination, and instruction of all components of the health sciences biology course offerings at Lamar Community College

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Position will teach health science biology including: Anatomy and
  Physiology, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, and Human Disease, 
• Assist in program development and other division tasks
• Participate in the development and revision of curriculum and program/course evaluation and assessment, including student learning
  outcomes
• Perform related duties in the Biology discipline as assigned; participate in professional development activities;
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area
• Use effective teaching/learning strategies
• Work cooperatively
  with other department members and the Dean of Academic Services to develop and maintain quality instruction
• Assignment may include
  a combination of day, evening, weekend, and off-campus classes
• The Faculty member is to maintain regular office hours
• Assist and advise students
• Participate in division activities including regular faculty meetings of the department and the
  division
• Serve on appropriate college committees, including Faculty Senate Committees
• Assist with new student orientation
  sessions; participate in professional, campus, and community activities
• Assist with Regional Science Fair; and perform other duties
  as assigned. 

REQUIRED 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.

Salary Range: $40,000,00 –
$42,000.00 The specific salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate, internal salary equity considerations,
and available market information.

LCC offers comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Tuition Reimbursement benefit plans. Generous annual leave, sick and holiday benefits are also included.

Deadline to Submit Application
Material: Preferred start date is May 1, 2023. This position will remain posted until the position is filled. 

Application Process: All applications must be submitted online. Please note that ALL items must be received for
your application to be considered. Complete applications will include: a cover letter, current resume, three professional references
(including at least one recent supervisor and one recent co-worker), and transcript copies. Official transcripts showing the highest degree
achieved should be submitted to [email protected]
upon offer of employment.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or  [email protected].

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.

About LCC: We enrich lives through learning. Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, Lamar Community
College, a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving institution, is focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne
Counties. Yet its unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also
make it a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the world. LCC is one of thirteen colleges in
the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

LCC Vision: “Lamar Community College provides the highest
quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity.”

LCC Core
Values: Respect, integrity, open communication, and valuing people.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student
Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our
agency’s Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the LCC website at the Campus Safety Page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained
at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on
campus or on property controlled or owned by Lamar Community College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and
accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Lamar Community College is committed to the full inclusion of
all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable
accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment
testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does
not impose an undue hardship.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a
reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact
Tara Silvey at 719-336-1572 or[email protected] at least
five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to
provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please
ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

 Pregnancy Related
Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to
request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing
to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you
are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or [email protected].

Non-Discrimination Statement: The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries may be directed to: Human Resources Director, Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or [email protected]

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, Tara Silvey, Director of Human Resources at Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or [email protected].