Part Time - Biology Instructor

Yuba Community College District

Marysville (WA)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 61,992

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community college is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time, temporary adjunct faculty position. Instructors will develop and deliver lectures for courses such as Biology, Ecology, and more, with responsibilities up to 10 hours per week. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in biological science or a relevant field. This position is continuously open for recruitment, reflecting the college's needs throughout the year.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in biological science or related field required.
Ability to engage diverse community college student backgrounds essential.
Experience in curriculum development and instructional delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver lectures for biology-related courses.
Assess student learning outcomes every semester.
Participate in departmental and college-wide initiatives.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Teaching methods facilitation

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s Degree in biological science

Bachelor’s in biological science and Master’s in another relevant field

Job description

The Yuba Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part‑time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Part‑time instructor positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year‑round based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years. Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

Position Information

Job Title

Location

Job Description

Basic Function

Develop and deliver instructional lectures and laboratories for BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY or MICROBIOLOGY courses up to 10 hours/week;
Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning;
Teach day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments, which may include distance learning (interactive television, online) and accelerated courses;
Assess Student Learning Outcomes every semester;
Participate in department, division, and college‑wide initiatives and committees if desired.

Required Duties

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in biological science OR
Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics or marine science OR
the equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with life or teaching which would demonstrate the clear ability to teach Biology to community college students.

Physical Demands

Range/Step Class I - VII (Based on degree and teaching experience).

Salary Range

Benefits Information

PART - TIME (less than .60 FTE): Part‑time positions less than .60 FTE are not entitled to any District paid fringe benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

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