General Science Instructor (47385)

Position Summary

Science instructor responsible for developing curriculum and teaching lower division collegiate (LDC) science courses. The ideal candidate would be versatile with a broad or interdisciplinary science background and be qualified to teach in more than one discipline. 

Faculty members at Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) create a supportive learning environment that employs best practices in teaching and learning. Faculty use innovative techniques in various delivery modes in order to meet current and future educational needs of the communities served by the College. Faculty at BMCC bring to their classrooms and committees, expertise and experience that provides an outcomes-based interdisciplinary curriculum that utilizes alternative pedagogies and learning technologies, promotes collaborative work skills, contributes to student success, supports the College and its communities, and contributes to the success of the College in achieving its mission.  Guided by principles that emphasize educational programs and student success, especially in learning and continuous improvement, we envision BMCC as a premier learning organization that is in the forefront of community college education.  The successful candidate will perform all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in the BMCC Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions

Design, format, and deliver curriculum for assigned courses that meet the stated course outcomes.

Deliver instruction in different modalities such as face-to-face, hybrid, and distance delivery in both synchronous and asynchronous distance formats,

Provide regular and substantive feedback to all students, especially in distance education courses.

Continually work to improve curriculum and teaching by staying current in trends in best practices in Community College education, the use of technology in the classroom.

Adopt teaching practices that foster learning in and out of the classroom.

Distribute a course syllabus by the first class period of each term clearly stating all required elements including, but not limited to, learning outcomes, grading processes, attendance requirements, nature of assignments or requirements, communication policy, and required texts; publish courses by the beginning of each term

Integrate interdisciplinary and global perspectives into course curriculum, incorporating appropriate inquiry-based learning, undergraduate research opportunities, or other high impact practices into course curriculum where appropriate.

Use the adopted learning management and student information systems in teaching and course management, including records of attendance and final grades.

Collect data to assess learning based on course outcomes; use assessment data to make improvements in course curriculum and adopt teaching practices that foster learning for students.

Formally advise students to ensure satisfactory academic progress, and informally mentor students to promote student success.

Provide regularly scheduled and posted office hours for student advisement and course-related consultation. Maintain hours of work on campus. 

Observe all policies of the Board of Education and/or administration regulations and procedures as they apply to the instructor as a member of the college faculty and as a BMCC employee.

Follow the highest ethical standards of the teaching profession and promote the best interests of the College.

Participate in departmental meetings, faculty meetings and other workgroups to promote the educational goals of the college and its students.

Prepare and present records and reports necessary for proper institutional management.

Represent the College in the community and provide community service to benefit the program/discipline and the college. 

Participate in college-wide plans and activities to recruit students and improve student retention and completion.

Facilitate the success of individuals representing a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Strengthen relations and collaborative activities with K-12 (Early College Credit) and baccalaureate-granting colleges, including participation in the college’s dual and early credit programs.

Maintain an annual professional development plan with the Office Instruction.

When required, mentor new full-time and part time faculty.

Stay current in emerging technologies and best practices to pursue excellence in teaching.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the needs of adult learners in the classroom.

Other Aspects of this Position

Ability to perform job functions independently, and with limited logistical support.

Ability to travel to other locations to instruct as needed or to attend meetings/conferences, valid driver’s license required.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 20 graduate credits (quarter) in scientific disciplines.

Two (2) years of undergraduate instruction in both lecture and lab components of college level lab science.

Desired Additional Qualifications

Recent experience teaching lab science at a community college.

Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, including online.

Educational credentials to teach in more than one scientific discipline.

Bilingual (English and Spanish).

This is a full time, tenured track position with excellent benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance; Employer paid contribution to retirement; Sick leave accrual; Five paid holidays; Three personal days; and Tuition waiver for employee and qualified dependents. 

Salary:  Per Faculty contract salary scale

This position is opened until filled; first review of complete applications is April 20, 2026.

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:

Resume;

Cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the position description;

Transcripts of course work - graduate and undergraduate (if applicable) unofficial are acceptable for the application process; and

Statement of Philosophy on "Teaching Science at a Community College".

Teaching Demonstration may be required as part to the interview process.

Please contact Human Resources (541-278-5837) if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Veteran's preference points will be given provided DD214/DD215 is provided.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Blue Mountain Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.  For complete EEO disclosure statement please go to www.bluecc.edu/EEO.