Biology Adjunct: Human Biology & Anatomy Lab (Temp)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Medanos College seeks enthusiastic Biology Adjunct Instructors for Spring 2027 to teach two in-person courses: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with lab, and Human Biology with lab. Courses meet Tue/Thu evenings and Mon/Wed evenings respectively, with dedicated lab components and weekly lectures.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in biological sciences or equivalent, with teaching experience and a commitment to student success in a diverse community college setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
• Master's degree in biological science OR Bachelor's in biological science AND master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR equivalent.
• Desirable qualifications include ability to teach introductory human anatomy & physiology and human biology with lab; excellent teaching ability; community college teaching experience; ability to work in diverse settings; patient and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, outlines and schedules.
• Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes learning and critical thinking.
• Evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent teaching ability

Community college teaching experience

Collaborative in diverse environment

Professional conduct and ethics

Education

Master's degree in biological science

Bachelor's degree in biological science + Master's in biochemistry/biophysics/marine science

Equivalent

Job description

Los Medanos College seeks enthusiastic Biology Adjunct Instructors for Spring 2027 to teach two in-person courses: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology with lab, and Human Biology with lab. Courses meet Tue/Thu evenings and Mon/Wed evenings respectively, with dedicated lab components and weekly lectures.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in biological sciences or equivalent, with teaching experience and a commitment to student success in a diverse community college setting.