Biology Faculty

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population. The Biology faculty member supports the mission of Reynolds Community College and the School of STEM by providing high-quality, inclusive instruction in biology and related life science disciplines. The position contributes to equitable student outcomes by creating engaging learning experiences that prepare students for transfer, health sciences pathways, and workforce opportunities in science and biotechnology-related fields. Responsibilities include instruction, curriculum development, laboratory coordination, advising, assessment, and engagement with academic and industry partners. Faculty are expected to uphold the college’s values of access, equity, and excellence while fostering a collaborative and student-centered learning environment that supports the success of all students.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Professional, teaching, laboratory, clinical, research, or applied experience in biology, microbiology,ecology, or related life science disciplines.

Experience developing curriculum, laboratory activities, training materials, or instructional content in face-to-face, hybrid, or online environments.

Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, regulatory practices, and best practices in instructional or laboratory settings.

Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations through inclusive, student-centered, and engaging instructional practices.

Experience with applied learning, undergraduate research, workforce-aligned instruction, or industry partnerships.

Experience in communicating technical concepts to diverse learners and audiences.

Experience in collaborating, and working effectively with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, or community stakeholders.

Travel between campuses as needed.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

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