Instructor in Biotechnology (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is accepting applications for a Part-Time Biotechnology Instructor pool at Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA. This non-Contract/Temporary role supports diverse student instruction and may be used to fill vacancies during Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Spring 2027.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and may need to reapply if previously in the pool. The position is a part-time faculty assignment under Education Code provisions and may require up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or engineering.
• Two years of full-time related professional experience OR the equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential or equivalency process.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional lectures, labs, and related coursework to diverse students.
• Advise students on programs of study, transfer options, and study resources.
• Develop and update course outlines and student learning outcomes to align with department goals.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, progress, and outcomes.

Education

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

Job description

Instructor in Biotechnology (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District

Salary:

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026-00127

Location: Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA

Department: MC - Student Learning

Closing: Continuous

Description

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for futureconsideration for part-time instructors in this discipline atMoorpark College. Applications submitted to this pool will be kepton file for the current academic year (Summer2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027 semester) and may be consideredif a vacancy opens within the academic year.

If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you willneed to reapply to this pool to continue to be considered.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor(Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroominstruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose offacilitating the attainment of their academic or vocationalobjectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Codesections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may beemployed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura CountyCommunity College District, was founded in 1967. It servesapproximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first"philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to completetheir goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and careereducation. Moorpark College is one of the most beautiful communitycolleges in California. Set on 150 acres, the campus is nestled inthe foothills on the southeastern flank of Ventura County, about 40miles from UCLA, and approximately 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara.It is also a short drive from CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands,and California Lutheran University. Moorpark College has beenrecognized as an Aspen 150 College for the last two years. Knownfor transfer of students to public and private universities,Moorpark College has the highest number of Associate Degree forTransfers among California community colleges its size.

Moorpark College has the distinction of being recognized as aChampion of Higher Education by the Campaign for CollegeOpportunity in each of the last five years. A Hispanic ServingInstitution, it has an excellent reputation for preparing minorityand economically disadvantaged students for university transfer andcareer success. Moorpark College's signature career/technicalprograms include nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, andexotic animal training which incorporates the world-renownedAmerica's Teaching Zoo. The college also offers a dynamic range ofclasses and programs in the visual and performing arts, and itspristine athletic fields and mild climate provide an excellent homefor our student athletes. Moorpark College has received numerousgrants including a $2.9 million Department of Education Title Vgrant in 2020 for its Project STEM Impacto, which develops studentcohorts in biology, biotechnology, and computer network systemsengineering. Moorpark College student outcomes demonstrate thateducation inspires and transforms communities.

More information can be found on the Moorpark College website.

WHO WE ARE

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture andthe work that we do within the Ventura County Community CollegeDistrict (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college districtserving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's threecolleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College -offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities;career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well ascommunity service, economic development, and continuing educationfor cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. TheVentura County Community College District recognizes that a diversecommunity of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academicexcellence. This creates an inclusive educational and workenvironment for its students, employees, and the community itserves. With the understanding that a diverse community fostersmulti-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding andrespect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD iscommitted to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed groupof faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to thesuccess of all college students.

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 groupidentification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, religion, sex, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills amongst students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructionalsettings.
• 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 an 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates 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.

Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or engineering, and two years of full-time related professional experience* OR the equivalent** OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.

*Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience includes teaching experience. The requirement is for the stated number of years of full-time experience or the equivalent in part-time experience. Unpaid experience may be counted if it entailed responsibilities substantially similar to those of relevant paid positions in the field. A "year" means that period of time which in that occupation is accepted by contract or general agreement as a regular work year for that occupation on a full-time basis.

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

If you have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section below titled "Foreign Transcripts" for additional information.

EQUIVALENCY

The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and otheraccomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equalto the stated minimum qualifications for this position.

Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degreeexactly as listed above, but feel they possess such equivalentqualifications are encouraged to complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire forEquivalency (Download PDF reader) with their applicationfor review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee.

Example: Minimum Qualifications state: "Master's degree inagriculture". Candidate's transcripts state: "Master's degree in agriculturalscience". Since the degree on the candidate's transcripts in the example donot EXACTLY MATCH the degree listed in the minimum qualificationssection, this candidate MUST complete the Supplemental Questionnaire forEquivalency (Download PDF reader) in order to beconsidered. When completing the form, be sure to explain in detailhow your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimumqualifications. Do not assume that you do not need to submit aSupplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency because your degree issimilar to a degree stated in the minimum qualifications. Degreetitles that are not an exact match will not be considered outsideof the equivalency process.

The equivalency review is an independent process for district widedisciplines that is separate from the recruitment process to fill avacancy. A subcommittee of discipline experts that is coordinatedby an Academic Senate President will review the equivalencymaterials and make a recommendation as to whether or not theapplicant demonstrated they have qualifications that are equivalentto those shown in the minimum qualifications section of the jobposting. For disciplines that are unique to a specific campus theequivalency may be done by the hiring committee along with anAcademic Senate President. Please be aware that the hiringcommittee may not be able to wait for the results from theequivalency review due to various time constraints and may need tomove forward with the recruitment process.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by whichequivalency may be granted, please review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and VCCCD Administrative Policy 7211.