Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology/Biology (Full-Time)

Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology/Biology (Full-Time)

Salary

$5,566.00 Monthly

Location

COA - Elizabeth City, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Division

Arts and Sciences (DOL)

Department

Natural Sciences

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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About COA:

The main campus of the College of the Albemarle is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The region enjoys a rich maritime heritage, wide ranging opportunities for water sports and outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and festival culture. The city sits about an hour from the Outer Banks, a popular resort area and home to beautiful beaches and protected wildlands. The College is 45 minutes south of the Hampton Roads Region of Virginia, a diverse metropolitan area of more than 1.7 million people, home to cultural, entertainment, and sporting venues. Through four campus locations, the College serves seven counties of northeastern North Carolina, blending rural lifestyles with big city opportunities.

Description

This position is expected to start Spring 2027 semester. Anticipated start date start on January 6, 2027.

Position Subject to Availability of Budgeted Funds

Salary based on experience.

9 Month position

The role of the Full-Time (FT) Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology/Biology is to provide knowledge in his/her field of expertise and to promote various student-centered learning activities that will stimulate an interest in critical thinking and a desire for life-long learning. Various teaching strategies, learning styles and delivery methods including new technology systems will be utilized to reach this goal.

The FT Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology/Biology receives supervision from the Department Chair, Natural Sciences.

Examples of Duties

• Implements college goals as related to instructional area.
• Prepares, teaches and evaluates assigned instructional courses.
• Teaches evening classes, classes at other campuses and/or off-site locations, distance education classes, Internet classes or hybrid classes based on instructional and/or staffing needs as required.
• Updates course syllabi to reflect changes.
• Develops supplemental teaching materials to augment courses.
• Implements new teaching strategies as appropriate
• Evaluates textbooks for relevancy, quality and currency, making recommendations as necessary per established policy.
• Maintains accurate records of students attendance and performance.
• Submits reports in accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in development of curriculum course schedule.
• Participates in planning to identify needed courses (current and future).
• Adheres to assigned teaching load/hours.
• Makes recommendations for assigned courses based on evaluation criteria/process.
• Makes recommendations for new courses per constraints of common course library and/or NCCCS guidelines.
• Integrates new technology in instructional delivery methods.
• Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of goals and objectives for instructional area of the college.
• Participates in development, implementation and evaluation of the activities and operations of the instructional area of the college.
• Participates in annual review of instructional program.
• Supplies information/data for the annual department budget based on stated goals.
• Adheres to/enforces policies and procedures related to academic area.
• Integrates teaching methods that are student-oriented/student-focused.
• Submits requests for instructional supplies as needed.
• Maintains a hazard-free environment and practices safety in the classroom.
• Provides guidance and advice to assigned student advisees.
• Registers advisees.
• Maintains weekly office hours per college guidelines or as designated by off-campus assigned location.
• Attends advisement workshops and remains current in new technologies regarding registration.
• Keeps students advised of their progress in class.
• Writes letters of recommendations for students on request if appropriate.
• Participates in student recruitment activities.
• Incorporates retention strategies to encourage students to stay in programs.
• Stays abreast of new developments and changes in academic field.
• Participates in professional development as appropriate, as related to instructional area, new teaching methods, new technology, and professional organizations (locally, statewide, and nationally).
• Requests funding necessary to participate in professional development activities.
• Assists with faculty recruitment, orientation and mentoring.
• Participates in activities that enhance the college mission.
• Participates in colleges Institutional Effectiveness Plan.
• Participates in Faculty Senate.
• Serves on Colleges standing committees and ad hoc committees as requested.
• Attends Fall Convocation, graduations and other College meetings as scheduled.
• Serves as advisor to student clubs or organizations as appropriate.
• Participates in administrative activities related to student admissions, progression and graduation, as requested.
• Adheres to colleges policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Masters degree in Anatomy/Physiology, or Masters degree in Biology with a concentration in Anatomy/Physiology, or Masters degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate semester hours of Anatomy/Physiology from a regionally accredited college or university.

Desired:

• Masters degree with 18 graduate semester hours of Anatomy/Physiology and 18 hours graduate semester hours of Biology from a regionally accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The NCCCS community college system and COA, and a commitment to their mission.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Use a computer efficiently, especially standard office software.
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.

College of The Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive learning and working environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or North Carolina law and COA policies.

Employment with College of The Albemarle is contingent upon the satisfactory results of background and reference checks.

College of The Albemarle does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and employment questions may be directed to Human Resources | coa_hr@albemarle.edu

• State Health Plan
• NC Flex Supplemental Insurance Plans
• State Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Flexible Shedule

01

What is your highest degree of education?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

Which of the following best describes your graduate-level academic preparation?

• Master's degree or higher in Anatomy and/or Physiology
• Master's degree or higher in Biology with a concentration in Anatomy and/or Physiology
• Master's degree or higher in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Anatomy and/or Physiology
• None of the above

03

If your qualifying graduate degree is in a closely related field rather than Anatomy/Physiology or Biology with an Anatomy/Physiology concentration, have you completed at least 18 graduate semester hours specifically in Anatomy and/or Physiology?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable; my graduate degree/concentration directly meets the stated requirement

04

This position requires on-site work at COA - Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing and able to accept instructional assignments based on college needs, which may include day or evening courses, multiple college locations or approved instructional sites, and face-to-face, online, hybrid, or other approved delivery formats?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you understand that the starting salary for this position is determined based on applicable education and experience in accordance with the college's established salary plan, and are you willing to accept the salary determined through this process?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer College of The Albemarle

Address PO Box 2327

Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27906

Phone 252-335-0821 x 2388

Website https://www.albemarle.edu