Biology Jobs in Virginia

Posting Summary

Working Title Biology Faculty

Role Title 9 Month Teaching Faculty

Role Code 01015

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number 285F0010

Agency Patrick & Henry Community College

Agency/Division Patrick & Henry Community College (Div)

Work Location Martinsville - 690

Hiring Range $63,000-68,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Responsibilities may include work during the day and/or evening classes for program placed students and non-curricular students, as well as its distance learning programs.

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.

Organizational Objectives:

P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the population of Virginia. This work stands to ensure the economic mobility of all people in our service region. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of all students and a commitment to helping each attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution. P&HCC continuously strives to provide students and staff with a positive environment that is welcoming and encourages connectivity through intentional behaviors that influence our campus culture and eliminates barriers to student success. Caring Campus is a collective effort to make students and employees feel welcome and connected to our college by instilling uplifting behaviors such as wearing name tags, warmly connecting students to necessary personnel, and openly engaging with students.

Job Description:

Patrick & Henry Community College is seeking a professional and team-oriented individual committed to the mission of the comprehensive community college with the demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population, including adult learners, traditional students, dual enrollment students, and at-risk students. The successful candidate will teach Biology and Anatomy and Physiology to this diverse student population. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist with retention strategies, maintain a professional attitude toward teaching and professional relationships, ensure compliance with all policies and procedures of the College and the Virginia Community College System, create a student-oriented learning environment, evaluate student learning in assigned courses, advise students, and demonstrate a genuine interest in the general welfare of all students. Instructors are responsible for specified hours of student engagement and attending faculty, division, and committee meetings. Responsibilities may include work during the day and/or evening teaching classes for students, as well as providing instruction to online students. Other duties include but are not limited to:
- Mentoring adjunct faculty as appropriate by sharing information, advice, and materials.
- Reviewing curriculum of courses and programs and revising and updating course content as necessary.
- Executing attendant responsibilities for all assigned classes, for all committee designations, and for all other activities agreed upon between the faculty member and administration.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

- A master’s degree in biology (or biology field of study) or a master’s degree with 18 credit hours in biology is required.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (through oral and written communication) with students, colleagues, and other constituencies.
- Ability to use appropriate instructional technology and to conform to digital accessibility requirements.
- Transcripts are required as part of the application process for any college coursework. If you do not provide unofficial or official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate course work you will be disqualified.

Additional Considerations

- Selected applicant must pass a criminal records background check. Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon employment.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

None

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1972P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 06/10/2026

Job Close Date 07/10/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Contact Name Kierra Stockton

Email kstockton@patrickhenry.edu

Phone Number 276-656-0203

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.