Biology Instructor

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Job Description:

The Biology Instructor position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty
position with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The
successful candidate will primarily be assigned non-major and major
Biology courses and labs with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology
and/or microbiology but may be assigned other courses. This
position requires effective teaching and advising of diverse
students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a
commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. The
instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively
deliver subject matter content, monitor student attendance and
progress, participate on departmental and College committees,
participate in curriculum development, support activities that
foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, assess
student learning outcomes, and take part in other service and
professional development activities. Multiple campus, day, evening,
and distance learning teaching assignments are possible. This
position reports to the Department Head, Natural Sciences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an institution that
holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
and approved by the College with a master’s degree in Biology or a
closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the
discipline. Successful results of a criminal background check are
required.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility
requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of §
435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.
Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be
deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will
be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of
employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse
information contained in the background investigation at the time
of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from
employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an institution
that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education and approved by the College with a doctoral degree in
Biology with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology and/or
microbiology and post-secondary teaching experience in introduction
to biology, general biology, microbiology, and anatomy and
physiology courses.

SALARY RANGE:

$42,250.00 - $48,250.00 for a 9-month contract with a master’s
degree.

$47,000.00 - $53,000.00 for a 9-month contract with a
doctoral degree.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: All supplemental materials must be
submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. For
questions or to obtain assistance uploading the supplemental
materials, contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu
.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled – Review of
applications will begin November 9, 2026. To receive full
consideration, the online application and supplemental materials
must be received by November 8, 2026.

Pay Details:

Faculty members hired with less than three years of related
experience shall be placed on the salary schedule as follows:

​164 Day Base (2026 - 2027)

• Bachelor's or Less - $39,500
• Master's - $42,250
• Master's Plus - $44,000
• Doctorate - $47,000

All degree classification levels add the appropriate dollars (up to
$6,000) for years of credited experience to the annual salary
figures above to determine entry salary.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for
health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance
benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the
Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other
benefits offered include participation in the wellness program,
tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any
person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (as
defined by applicable federal and state law), national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy,
or marital status in its educational programs, activities, or
employment. For inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination
policies, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer at (850)
484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola,
Florida 32504.