BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Adjunct / Substitute Instructor POOL (college credit)

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

San Diego Community College District is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for Biological Sciences in San Diego, California. This part-time position allows for flexible hours and the opportunity to assist diverse adult learners in achieving educational goals.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in Biological Science or equivalent qualifications, and experience in instruction. Strong cultural competency is essential. Responsibilities include teaching classes, maintaining professional standards, and creating a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any Biological Science or related combined degrees.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.
• Teach scheduled classes and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Cultural competency

Teaching

Professional ethics

Education

Master’s degree in Biological Science

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science + Master's in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Marine Science

Job description

Working Title Adjunct Faculty

You may view the current salary schedule by clicking here. At the time that an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of official (sealed) transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluations (if applicable). Instructors with advanced coursework shall be placed on the appropriate class and step on the Adjunct College Salary Schedules, effective the first month following receipt of the official transcripts. Initial salary placement will be at the first class/step until official transcripts have been submitted.

FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Position Type: Adjunct

Bargaining Unit: AFT/College Faculty

Range: Not applicable

Department: District Wide

Part‑time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Assignments may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off‑campus classes.

Major Responsibilities

• Primary duties are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department.
• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide quality instruction, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in any Biological Science OR Bachelor’s degree in any Biological Science AND Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Marine Science (both degrees from a regionally accredited institution) OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Equivalency: If you do not possess the exact degrees or higher listed above or anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.

Foreign degrees: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of NACES or ACEI. A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with the online application.

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and classified professionals.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Submit official college transcripts.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (renew every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense; clearance must be received prior to first day of employment.
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Résumé
• Curriculum Vitae
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)
• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable)

Posting Number: 00234

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division