Biology Instructor

Summary of Purpose

Oakland Community College is seeking a full-time Biology instructor who will participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the strategic plan of the program and college.

$61,216 - $69,467 Starting Base Salary ($61,216 - $110,469 full salary range).

Potential for additional pay:
Overload – 60% over base
Supplemental contract

Note: Expected Start Date: August 2026

Knowledge and Skills Required

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

•Experience and interest in teaching first- and second-year biology courses, particularly introductory biology
•Experience in curriculum development for college-level lecture and laboratory components, particularly within introductory biology
•Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff
•Experience and interest in course assessment
•Willingness to coordinate adjunct sections, books, and lab materials for several biology courses
•Interest in reviewing course materials and lab manuals for adoption for personal and adjunct use
•Recent participation in professional development
•Experience working with diverse populations
•Ability to work as a team player in a multi-cultural, diverse, working environment
•Interest in participating in campus and college committees
•Experience working jointly with laboratory support staff
•Proficiency using learning management systems (e.g., D2L or Canvas) for course delivery and/or assessment

Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION: Master's degree or higher in Biology

EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time (or equivalent) recent experience teaching freshman- and sophomore-level biology is preferred. Community college teaching experience is preferred.

We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time


Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
  • Free preventive services on every plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
• There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

• Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

• The College provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

• 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

• Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

• Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

• Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
  • Free preventive services on every plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

• Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

• OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees