Biology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College

State Center Community College; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Clovis Community College is seeking a part-time Biology Instructor dedicated to educating a diverse student population. Responsibilities include teaching various biology courses, engaging in course development, and contributing to institutional committees. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and a commitment to equity-minded practices in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in biological sciences required.
• Experience teaching majors and non-majors in biology preferred.
• Familiarity with online or hybrid teaching environments desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in biology, including laboratory and lecture classes.
• Participate in course development and committee assignments.
• Assess student learning outcomes and engage with diverse student needs.

Skills

Communication

Engagement with diverse students

Teaching experience

Knowledge of student success models

Education

Master’s degree in biological science

Bachelor’s degree in biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry/biophysics/marine science

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Biology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College

Title Biology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College

Campus Location

Campus Location Clovis Community College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Clovis Community College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 38% are Latinx, >1% are American Indian/Alaska Native, 8% are Asian, 3% are Black/African American, 42% are White, and 6% are multiracial. CCC is a Hispanic Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in biology, on the Clovis Community college campus and at off-site community campus locations. Duties includes teaching both laboratory and lecture classes in majors, non-majors, and human biology, including but not limited to

• Serving on college and district committees;
• Course development, program review, and developing; and
• Assessing student learning outcomes.

Duties may include assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening, weekends, on-line or off campus; and otherwise fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

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;
  
  OR
  
• A valid California Community College Credential;
  
  OR
  
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Background in general biology, human biology, anatomy, and physiology;
• Experience teaching biology (majors, non-majors);
• Experience in diagnosing and re-mediating knowledge and skills deficiencies;
• Experience with educational technology (computer, interactive video, smart podia, etc.);
• Certificate to teach in an on-line or hybrid environment;
• Knowledge of student success models/orientation programs designed to improve student success and retention;
• 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 re-mediate 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;
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals; and
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Additional Information

Additional Information about the Position

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
  • Yes
  • No
• * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
  • Yes
  • No
• * Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities?NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation