Biotechnology Instructor (Part-Time) — Shape Future Scientists

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District invites applications for an Instructor in Biotechnology (Part-Time Pool) at Moorpark College. This on-going pool supports Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters with vacancies filled as needed.

Under the dean's direction, instructors provide comprehensive classroom instruction in biotechnology, lab and related settings, with workload up to 67% of a full-time assignment according to Education Code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or engineering with 2 years full-time related experience, or equivalency, or a California Community College Teaching Credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or engineering

Job description

Ventura County Community College District invites applications for an Instructor in Biotechnology (Part-Time Pool) at Moorpark College. This on-going pool supports Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters with vacancies filled as needed.

Under the dean's direction, instructors provide comprehensive classroom instruction in biotechnology, lab and related settings, with workload up to 67% of a full-time assignment according to Education Code.