Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Contra Costa Community College District invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at Diablo Valley College. The successful candidate will teach BIOL-130 Cellular and Molecular Biology and BIOL-116/117 Human Biology, including labs, and will contribute to equity-focused student success across diverse backgrounds.

The position emphasizes inclusive pedagogy, curriculum development, and participation in college governance. Inquiry: [e-mail].

Competenze

• Master's in any biological science
• Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Marine Science
• A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in any biological science
• The equivalent.

Mansioni

• Advancing equitable student learning through exemplary instruction aligned with course outlines.
• Assessing student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing assessment processes.
• Collaborating in curriculum development and program review.
• Engaging in department program improvement initiatives.
• Participating in college committees and governance.
• Pursuing professional development within department and college.
• Maintaining current knowledge in biology and teaching strategies.
• Upholding professional conduct and ethics; informing students of course requirements.
• Preparing and grading assignments and exams; reporting academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance and records and meeting deadlines.
• Posting regular office hours and engaging with students as required.

Conoscenze

Equity-minded teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment of student learning

Formazione

Master's in biological science

Bachelor's in biological science AND Master's in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Marine Science

California Community College Instructor Credential

The equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Posting Number: F01370

Location: Diablo Valley College

Description of Position: Diablo Valley College welcomes all learners, enhances the community, and advances equity through high-quality education and support services that empower students to achieve their goals. DVC instructors use pedagogies that close equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To help further this work, DVC seeks a full-time tenure-track assistant professor of Biology to begin August 2027. The successful applicant will be well-qualified to teach BIOL-130 Cellular and Molecular Biology and BIOL-116/117 Human Biology, including lectures and laboratories and will demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community college students.

Inquiries: Carol Trost ([e-mail])

Position Status: Tenure- Track

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty

Department: D3530-Biological Sciences

Duties and Responsibilities

1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College's shared governance processes.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

• Master's in any biological science
• Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Marine Science
• A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in any biological science
• The equivalent.

If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e., you do not possess the EXACT degree title listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications, fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application. If you are unsure that you meet the minimum qualifications, please fill out the equivalency petition.

If your degree is not conferred by the time you submit your application, you must fill out an equivalency. All foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Demonstrated commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open-access learning environment of a community college;
2. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and culturally-informed teaching practices;
3. Demonstrated ability and/or commitment to reducing equity gaps college-wide as well as in biology courses;
4. Experience developing effective approaches for teaching in both lecture and laboratory;
5. Master's degree (MA or MS) or Doctoral degree (PhD) in any biological science;
6. Demonstrated excellence in academic preparation and knowledge in Cellular and Molecular Biology and/or Human Biology;
7. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Cellular and Molecular Biology and/or Human Biology;
8. Effective written and oral communication skills;
9. A commitment and ability to work within the department, division, and college community to achieve the goals outlined in the Educational Strategic Plan, which focuses on advancing equity in student goal completion by increasing holistic support and eliminating barriers to success.

Educational Strategic Plan: https://www.dvc.edu/about-dvc/college-plans/educational-strategic-plan

Job Dates and Employment

Job Open Date: 10/16/2026

Job Close Date: 01/04/2027

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 2027

# of Months: 10 Months

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.