Full-Time Faculty - Microbiology/General Biology

Title: Full-Time Faculty - Microbiology/General Biology

Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College

Location: Albemarle - 003

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $90,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Job Description:

Position Description – Full-Time, 9-month Faculty- Microbiology/General Biology

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu

PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC seeks to attract, welcome, and retain individuals who reflect the communities we serve.

Position Purpose: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching microbiology and general biology courses, fostering student engagement, and contributing to the college's academic mission. The faculty member will support student learning through innovative instructional strategies, curriculum development, and participation in college initiatives.

Position Title: Microbiology/General Biology Faculty

Department: Health and Life Sciences

Employment type: Full-time (9 months) Faculty


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach microbiology and general biology courses using a student-centered approach, including lectures and laboratory sessions.
• Develop and update curriculum, ensuring alignment with current scientific research and best practices in biological sciences.
• Utilize various instructional methods, including technology-enhanced learning, to accommodate diverse student needs.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide timely feedback to promote student success.
• Maintain office hours and advise students regarding academic and career pathways.
• Engage in professional development and stay current in the field of microbiology and general biology.
• Participate in departmental meetings, college committees, and community outreach activities.
• Support the college’s mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion through instructional practices and engagement with students from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits include:

• Choice of health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans offered through the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Generous leave benefits
• Tuition waiver program for studies at PVCC and opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• 9-month position paid over 12 months—no summer work commitment—option to teach over summer with extra pay

• Master’s degree in microbiology or general biology with at least 18 graduate semester hours in microbiology.
• Minimum of two years of occupational experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills

• A doctorate in microbiology, general biology, or a closely related field.
• Experience with online or hybrid teaching formats.
• Experience teaching in higher education, especially within a community college
• Experience advising and mentoring students
• Familiarity with curriculum development and assessment strategies.
• Ability to integrate active learning strategies and hands-on laboratory experiences into instruction.
• Experience working with a diverse student population