Biology Adjunct Instructor - Ecology and the Environment

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); Sur place; USD 83 000 - 124 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, part of the Contra Costa Community College District, seeks an in-person Biology Adjunct Instructor for Ecology and the Environment (BioSc 007). The course meets Wednesdays for lecture (9:35am-12:45pm) and Fridays for lab (9:35am-12:45pm) on the Pittsburg campus.

This is a 4-unit course staffed as part-time adjunct work. The successful candidate will deliver instruction per curriculum, foster critical thinking, evaluate student progress, and maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any biological science or an equivalent combination.
• The equivalent may include a Bachelor's in biological science plus a Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science.
• Valid documentation of required degrees or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Foster an environment that emphasizes learning and critical thinking.
• Evaluate progress and grade student work.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter.
• Fulfils responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Teaching ability

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Culturally competent

Formation

Master's degree in biological science

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

Equivalent

Description du poste

Biology Adjunct Instructor - Ecology and the Environment

Posting Number: F01377

Location: Los Medanos College

Salary

Description of Position

The Los Medanos College Biology Department seeks an enthusiastic teacher to become part of our adjunct instructional faculty. Currently, we are looking to staff an in‑person section of Ecology and the Environment (BioSc 007), which is a 4‑unit course and includes 3 hours of lecture (Wednesdays 9:35am-12:45pm) and 3 hours per week of lab (Fridays 9:35am-12:45pm) on the Pittsburg campus.

Inquiries

Contact Kyle Hanks or Jill Bouchard, Biology Department Co-Chairs, by email ([e-mail], [e-mail])

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
• creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
• evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
• meeting with students outside of class;
• maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
• fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
• maintaining accurate academic records;
• performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

• 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 OR
• The equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• A combination of education and/or teaching experience that would enable the candidate to effectively teach an introductory-level course in ecology with concurrent lab.
• Excellent teaching ability
• Community college teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively in an extraordinarily diverse community of coworkers and/or students
• An attitude that will put students and colleagues at ease, characterized by intellectual humility, kindness, acceptance of others' faults and points of view, patience, and a generosity of spirit.

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: L5010-Biological Sciences

Job Open Date: 10/28/2026

Job Close Date: 12/14/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: SP27

# of Months: 4 months/semester