Biology Instructor, One-Year Temporary at Truckee… · Reno

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu.

Job Description

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada is seeking a full-time, one-year in-person Biology Instructor. The successful applicant for this position will be responsible for teaching lower-division courses both in the classroom and lab settings as well as hybrid courses. Major teaching responsibilities will be in the areas of Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology, with additional responsibilities in Human Anatomy & Physiology, Organismal Biology, and/or General Microbiology.

Other scholarly activities may include the assessment of biology curriculum, developing new pedagogical techniques, advising students, mentoring students in undergraduate research, and outreach activities to recruit, retain, include, and engage students from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in a Biological Science or closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credits in biological sciences.  
2. Minimum of 6 credits of teaching college level Biology or related disciplines or combination of the preceding in a post-secondary setting as the instructor of record for courses taught (Experience as a teaching assistant, lab assistant, or as a guest lecturer does not count towards
this qualification).

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in a Biological Science or closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Demonstrated teaching experience with a diverse student population, such as at a community or predominantly 2-year college or minority serving institution.
3. Thirty credits or more of teaching college level Biology or related discipline or combination of the preceding in a post-secondary setting as the instructor of record for courses taught (Experience as a teaching assistant, lab assistant, or as a guest lecturer does not count towards
this qualification).
4. Demonstrated teaching experience in Cell and Molecular Biology, along with Human Anatomy and Physiology, Organismal Biology, and/or General Microbiology.

5. Further academic training, research, service, or scholarship experiences that emphasize depth and breadth of knowledge in biology.  This may include developing new pedagogical techniques, courses or programs, participation in biological or educational research, collaborations with
faculty or professional board members, leadership in professional societies or organizations, applying for institutional, state, or federal grants, or training and participation in undergraduate mentoring and research initiatives.
6. Contributions in teaching, scholarship, research, or service that demonstrate experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse and underserved populations, including low-income and first-generation students.

Academic Faculty Responsibilities

Teaching and workload assignments are scheduled throughout the calendar year, and may require evening and weekend obligations at one or more college locations.

1. Teach 30 (15/15) credit or contact hours during the academic year, August through May, in various modalities as assigned, including in-person, hybrid, online, live-virtual (hy-flex), and at high-school sites (Jump-Start dual credit), per the needs of the program.

2. Support student learning outcomes assessment processes by teaching toward approved student learning outcomes and assessing student performance.

3. Assist with curriculum and program review, revision, and assessment. Aid in the development of new course materials and innovative instructional techniques that improve student learning.

4. Work closely with department peers and administrators to become an effective teacher and contributing member of the academic unit.

5. Attend and actively participate in College events, department and division meetings, college or Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) committees, and community service activities.

6. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in field knowledge and pedagogies that expand breadth and depth of understanding in the discipline. 

7. Complete training outlined in TMCC's Faculty Standards of Online Instruction, when and as needed.

8. Hold 5 office-hours per week.

9. Participate in student advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.

10. Travel occasionally to community and workforce sites, conferences, events, and so on, per the needs of the program.

11. Communicate and interact in a professional and collegial manner with faculty, students, staff, and administration, in the best interests of the college and the people it serves.

12. Comply with departmental administrative responsibilities and published college and NSHE policies and procedures.

13. Uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of TMCC and perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with them.

14. Adhere to the published codes of NSHE as detailed in the Board of Regents Handbook.

15. Adhere to the Code of Ethical Standards of the State of Nevada (Nevada Revised Statutes 281A.400-281A.480).

16. Other duties as assigned.

Salary: Initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience. This position is a 9-month role, totaling 172 working days per year. The salaries listed below are based on this schedule, paid over 12 months:

Master’s- $60,634-$72,761

Master’s + 30- $63,444-$76,133

Ph.D- $68,739-$82,487

Perks of TIAA
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the College. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at TMCC

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• 19.25% retirement match

• Life insurance, long-term disability, generous sick leave - NSHE Benefits

• Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM.

• Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.

• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.

• Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

• Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.

• No State income tax

• All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.

Additional Information

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Degrees must be accredited by CHEA - and  USDE-Recognized Accrediting Organizations

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.  Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Sponsorship

TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

87.5%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact humanresources@tmcc.edu.

In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for three Professional References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

4) Copy of Unofficial Transcript

This position is open until filled.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately for full consideration. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

06/11/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.  Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.  

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.