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Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity.  A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.  Santa Fe College’s Natural Sciences within the Academic Affairs division of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides pre-professional instruction to guide the development of the next generation of engineers, physicians, and scientists.  The Natural Sciences Department also provides non-sciences majors with general education science courses to enable them to understand and appreciate the role of the sciences in daily life and the world community.

Natural Sciences at Santa Fe College is seeking (1) full-time, continuing contract, nine-month (9) Assistant Professors to promote and encourage student success through quality science instruction focusing on introductory biology for majors and non-majors.  Under general supervision, the Assistant Professor, Biology, will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of scientific concepts consisting of teaching assignments which may include introductory biology for non-majors, animal behavior, genetics and evolution, introductory environmental sciences, introductory biology for majors, along with quantitative analysis and all associated labs.  Faculty may be assigned to SF’s main Northwest campus or housed at any of the College’s six educational centers.  Course offerings within the Natural Sciences Department may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.   Santa Fe College full-time Natural Sciences faculty have a primary nine (9) month contract based on teaching 15 credit hours in the fall and 15 credit hours in the spring; other teaching opportunities over and above contractual obligations and during summer semesters may be available for additional compensation based upon departmental need.

• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in laboratory, classroom, and/or real-world settings to promote student success within a community college environment.
• Collaborate with other faculty to evaluate, revise, and develop program curriculum and pedagogical methods that cultivate student learning and enhance the mastery of course content.
• Collaborate with colleagues, local educators, and other school professionals to create and promote joint outreach, as well as develop educational partnerships and activities.
• Support and promote the mission of the department and college which centers on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, faculty scholarship, professional development, and service.
• Participate in departmental meetings and college committee work.
• Assist with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Strictly honor student confidentiality and privacy as per appropriate laws, regulations, and college rules.
• Provide and promote service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to:  Chair, Natural Sciences

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  A Master’s degree in Biology or a Master’s degree with eighteen (18) graduate course hours in the qualifying fields of Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Ecology, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, or Environmental Science is required. A criminal background check will be conducted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Teaching experience in a community college and/or university setting and familiarity with classroom technologies and productivity tools are also preferred.

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.