Job Description

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Essential Functions of Position

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching biology; 
• Teaching classes in majors, non-majors, human biology, anatomy and physiology; 
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats; 
• Communicating effectively with students; 
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record; 
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives; 
• Providing course syllabi to students; 
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy; 
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and 
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in any biological science;
   
  OR 
   
• Bachelor’s in any biological science AND master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science;
  
  OR 
   
• A valid California Community College Credential;
   
  OR 
   
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications

• Background in general biology; 
• Experience teaching biology (majors, non-majors, and human biology) and human anatomy and physiology; 
• Related work and professional experience; 
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies; 
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration; 
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning; 
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; 
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; 
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; 
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom; 
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and 
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Selection Procedure

Additional Information

Additional Information about the Position

Open Until Filled

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