About TCC

Tulsa Community College is committed to creating equitable and inclusive work environments to support the success of the full range of our employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our increasingly diverse student populations. We encourage candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, to work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and to serve the increasingly diverse college community. We are committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our students, but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our community.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about teaching? Can you create and maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for students with diverse multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? Are you eager to work with others to find innovative ways to address student achievement challenges and improve student success?

Tulsa Community College is seeking several outstanding faculty members! We will be hiring multiple full-time faculty to teach courses in Human Anatomy and/or Biology for Majors. The ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to engaging learners through effective and rigorous instruction that utilizes appropriate technology and employs teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learning styles.

Candidates with college level, preferably community college, teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be willing to teach day and/or evening courses. This faculty member will also engage in general college responsibilities within and outside the life sciences department.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 PM on Monday, February, 20th.

Essential Duties

Other qualifications and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester, or a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters combined. Teaching assignment may include teaching on one or more of the college's campuses in person, hybrid, online or some combination thereof based on the needs of the students. Full-time faculty typically have the opportunity to teach overload courses for additional pay.

Support college goal of enhanced retention by consistently encouraging and motivating students towards academic and occupational success.

Design, develop and /or revise new and existing courses and programs of study. This includes development of curriculum, syllabi, course outlines, course/curriculum matrices, and course standards. Create appropriate assessment tools and techniques to demonstrate that student learning outcomes are met.

Meet with classes regularly and promptly, maintain student attendance records, and keep regular posted office hours.

Work with other faculty and staff as a team member.

Participate in college activities beyond the classroom, including recruiting activities, advising/orientation, and membership on standing committees.

Exhibit commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree or higher with 18 or more graduate hours in Life Sciences from a regionally accredited institution.

Committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence.

Teaching philosophy compatible with that of a comprehensive urban community college.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology or a related field is a plus.

Community college teaching experience is preferred.

Experience working with and creating course content in Blackboard.

Experience motivating, interacting, and effectively communicating with students, faculty, administration, industry, and the general public.