Job Description

The Biology Instructor at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the academic division to which the Instructor belongs as well as the College as a whole. Reports To Department Chair of Biological Sciences/Dean of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics What position(s) reports to this position?

None Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the biological sciences or closely related fields. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Positive human relations and communication skills.

Ability to communicate and articulate mathematical concepts in an organized manner.

Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting mathematical concepts.

Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.

Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with other faculty and staff individually and in groups.

Organization and attention to detail.

Basic computer and graphing calculator skills.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn engineering or CAT software.

Discretion with passwords and student information.

Ability to use, and ability to explain the use of the calculators, mathematical software, and computerized tutorial programs to students.

Willingness to train on any new programs and equipment used in the department.

Must be punctual

Must be reliable Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students and patients.

3. VISUAL ACUITY:

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

This positions essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom, office, and lab area. Preferred Qualifications

NA Required Training Work Hours

This is a full-time temporary position. Teaching schedules can include on campus, online, days, nights and/or week-ends. Required institutional activities (other than attendance at commencement and welcome week activities) usually occur in the classic eight-to-five Monday through Friday work week. This position is for Fall semester only from August 10, 2026 through December 15, 2026. Department Division of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Job Open Date 07/29/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Beth Holmes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring Master’s Degree and the 18 graduate level courses.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

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