Biology Instructor Pool-Part-Time (General Biology/Biological Science)

North Orange County Community College District; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community college district is seeking a part-time Biology Instructor to join its diverse faculty. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Bachelor's in Biological Science and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in education. Responsibilities include teaching General Biology and contributing to a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. Join us in making a difference in higher education and fostering student success.

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity and equity in education.
• Experience with historically underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology 101 – General Biology.
• Participate in continuous recruitment for part-time faculty.

Skills

Diversity Awareness

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Education

Master’s in Biological Science

Bachelor’s in Biological Science

Job description

Biology Instructor Pool-Part-Time (General Biology/Biological Science)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

**This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.**

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.

Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript.

The minimum required number of references for this position is one (1).

The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling [phone] at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Classification Information

Classification Title

Salary Range

Salary Schedule Information

Column Range: Column 1 – Column 3 (depending on education)

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Biology Instructor Pool-Part-Time (General Biology/Biological Science)

Department

Department CC Science, Engineering, and Math

Location

Location Cypress College

Percentage of Employment

Percentage of Employment Part-Time

Months of Employment

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Varies

About Us:

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.
The ideal candidate will share Cypress College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Cypress College student body is incredibly diverse, with over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Students from over 30 countries join our International Student program every year. The College believes in creating an inclusive and multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.

Cypress College is a 2023 Aspen Top 150 college, a 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education, is ranked 3rd in the nation (among community colleges between 5,000 and 15,000 students) for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California (out of 114) in the 2018 and 2020 Best Community Colleges report by Niche.com. Cypress College epitomizes an environment of academic excellence, underscored by our 53% completion rate, a full 7% higher than the state average. Whether it is career-technical studies such as our T- TEN program, a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation which is ranked #1 in the nation, or academic programs, such as English and ESL , where the success rate of our students is 15% higher than statewide averages, Cypress College sets the benchmark for excellence. Cypress College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) and was awarded a DHSI Title V grant in 2019. The college is also eligible for designation as an Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ). Cypress College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs, and our STEM Program, which is one of only 11 community colleges in the nation to be acknowledged by NASA for supporting minority student populations in the STEM fields. The College also provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.

College employees are guided by the five core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality and Inclusiveness, centered in Equity. We are a Guided Pathways institution, and our comprehensive Student Services programs support and enhance strategic goals related to access, retention and persistence initiatives on campus. In partnership with instructional faculty, our student services staff and faculty strive to implement innovative strategies to ensure all students succeed and experience a culturally relevant environment on campus.

Cypress College is an equity-minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. We proudly invest in our students’ success and we invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners. Buen Cypress! We Take This Journey Together. More information can be found at www.cypresscollege.edu .

What We Offer:

Primary Purpose

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Essential Functions

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Job Description

Courses to teach may include:
Biology 101 – General Biology

Special Requirements

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s in any biological science

OR

Bachelor’s in any biological science

AND

Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science

OR

Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area;

OR

The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

Expertise in culturally responsive teaching in biology, particularly as it relates to the relevance of biology to student’s lives, interest, and communities; demonstrated ability to address equity gaps of racially minoritized groups within biology.

Experience successfully working in collaboration with full-time and adjunct faculty in coordinating and maintaining currency of curriculum that responds to the needs of historically underrepresented students.

Demonstrated success in helping students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups, nontraditional students, speakers of other languages, and students with learning disabilities.

Working Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 2016542FT

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 05/12/2025

Close Date

Close Date 05/11/2026

Special Instructions Summary

This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.

Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript.

The minimum required number of references for this position is one (1).

The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling [phone] at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question:How have you demonstrated you have knowledge of and are sensitive to the needs and experiences of the diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question:How would your experience, training, and/or knowledge of these types of diverse groups assist you in achieving the goals of this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Can you provide proof, if hired, that you are eligible to work in the United States (NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you perform the essential functions of this position as outlined in the job description with or without reasonable accommodations?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts with degree posted (may be unofficial)
Optional Documents
• Additional Transcripts I
• Additional Transcripts II
• NACES Evaluation of Foreign Degree
• Copy of California Community College Credential.

Office of Human Resources
1830 W. Romneya Drive
Anaheim, CA 92801
www.nocccd.edu