Assistant/Associate Professor Of Biology

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

State Role Title: Associate Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Richard Bland College

Location: Richard Bland College

Agency Website: www.rbc.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public

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Job Duties

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year, residential, liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly-ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities region-and its rural setting featuring 750+ acres of wetlands, bucolic forest, and the state's oldest and largest pecan grove.

Richard Bland College of William & Mary is currently seeking an exceptional Biology Professor to serve in a permanent, non-tenure track, full-time position (with option for renewal based upon performance and college policy) for the Fall 2023 semester. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. In addition to teaching biology at all levels and supporting the development of stronger interdisciplinary ties with other departments, duties include student advising and committee service under our shared governance structure as part of the Department of Natural Science at the College.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Teaching biology courses in accordance with college policies and procedures

• Preparing and submitting timely grade reports and other reports on student performance, as required

• Organizing class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses

• Providing input and working with other faculty and staff to review, produce, and/or select course-related materials

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science degree from an accredited institution in a biology-related discipline or a master's degree in any field with eighteen (18) graduate credit hours in biology

• Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) of instruction, which includes introductory general biology lecture and lab courses for majors and non-majors as well as more specialized 200-level courses for prospective majors

• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of first- and second-year college students

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding and rigorous academic environment, utilizing exceptional organizational skills, and effective problem resolution efforts

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students utilizing a high level of interpersonal skills, and customer service principles

• Experience working with traditional and nontraditional adult learners, high-achieving students, and underprepared students

Additional Considerations

• Terminal degree in medicine (M.D.), doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.), or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) in biological science

• Significant experience as a college faculty member

• Extensive background and experience in developing and implementing innovative education delivery techniques

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER - Richard Bland College of William & Mary is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors.

The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.

LAYOFF POLICY: If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: A fully completed state application or résumé must be submitted for this position electronically through this website.

Unfortunately, RBC cannot accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.

ANNUAL FIRE AND SECURITY NOTIFICATION: The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: https://www.rbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Annual-Campus-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty), applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and their schedule availability, résumé/curriculum vitaé , all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.

For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter, résumé, all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.

For classified and wage/hourly positions the cover letter and résumé are optional.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS: Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to:

College Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

Director of Human Resources

Richard Bland College of William & Mary

Physical Address: Pecan Hall, Second Floor, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805

Telephone: (804)862-6100, extension 6208

Email: cstandberry@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100, extension 6208

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees, prospective employees, student workers, or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:

Title IX Coordinator

Director of Dual Enrollment and High School Programs

Richard Bland College of William & Mary

Physical Address: Pecan Hall, Second Floor 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805

titleix@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100, extension 6242

Or,

Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

Washington, DC 20202-1100

www.ed.gov

Contact Information

Name: Richard Bland College

• Office of Human Resources

Phone: 8048626100

Email: rbchr@rbc.edu

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.