Instructor in Biological Sciences (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 26,873 - 34,685; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking a part-time Instructor in Biological Sciences to provide academic instruction and support to students districtwide. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in biological science or a Bachelor's in a biological science with a Master's in a related field. Responsibilities include assessing student performance, advising students, and maintaining accurate records. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $2,408 to $3,108 per semester depending on load.

Qualifications

• Master’s in any biological science or equivalent.
• Must possess a California Community College Credential.
• Experience in academic instruction and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction through lectures, labs, or courses.
• Advise students regarding programs and resources.
• Evaluate student performance through various assessments.
• Organize instruction according to approved outlines.

Skills

Academic instruction

Assessing cognitive abilities

Student advising

Commentary skills

Education

Master’s in any biological science

Bachelor’s in biological science and Master's in related field

Job description

Instructor in Biological Sciences (Part-Time Pool)

Salary: $2,408 – $3,108 per semester per 10% load.

Job Type: Part‑Time Faculty

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: Continuous

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 to comply 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 activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. Master’s in any biological science OR Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent; possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential. Degrees that qualify for a degree in a biological science include: Anatomy (and any derivative or type thereof), Animal Behavior, Bacteriology, Biology (and any derivative or type thereof), Biomedical Sciences, Bio‑sciences (and types thereof), Botany (and any derivative or type thereof), DVM, Ecology (and any derivative or type thereof), Embryology, Endocrinology, Evolution, Genetics (and any type thereof), Immunology, Infectious diseases, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Neurobiology (and derivatives), Organismal Biology (and any type thereof), Pathology, Physiology (and any derivative or type thereof), Virology, Zoology (and any derivative or type thereof).

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Equivalency: Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as specified may be considered through an equivalency process. They are encouraged to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency for review.

EEO Statement

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.