Instructor in Biotechnology (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking an Instructor in Biotechnology for Moorpark College. This part-time position involves providing comprehensive classroom instruction, advising students, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related fields and have two years of professional experience. This is a part-time pool for future consideration, with a focus on fostering student success. Ideal for applicants interested in academic environments and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.
• Two years of full-time related professional experience required.
• Experience must be directly related to the teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses.
• Assess and develop student cognitive abilities and communication skills.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and student academic progress.
• Evaluate instructional materials and update course content.

Skills

Academic instruction

Student advising

Course content development

Assessment and evaluation

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Instructor in Biotechnology (Part-Time Pool) – Moorpark College, Moorpark CA. Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). This is a part-time faculty pool for future consideration. Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the current academic year (Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027) and may be considered if a vacancy opens within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need 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 classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Where You’ll Work

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District.

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 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 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.

Qualifications

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.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If you have completed your education at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section titled “Foreign Transcripts” for additional information.

The district recognizes equivalency through a process described in the following sections. See also the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency and policy references included in the posting.

Other Information

• Selection Process: Only complete application packets that include the required documents and meet the minimum qualifications (or that have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an interview.
• Application Procedure: Submit the required documents through the online system. All required documents must be submitted; transcripts must show the degree title and conferment date. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, notify the Human Resources Department in writing prior to the interview.
• Starting Salary: Part-time faculty salaries are paid per semester per 10% load, within the starting salary range. Salary placement is governed by the district contract with the applicable association.
• Contact and application details: To apply, please visit the application link in the posting.