Part-time Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology

Allan Hancock College; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 77,779 - 119,079; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is accepting applications for part-time instructors to teach anatomy and physiology courses in-person. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Biology containing substantial coursework in Anatomy and Physiology. Responsibilities include effectively communicating with students during lectures and labs. The position offers competitive hourly rates based on education and experience, with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate with students in-person.
• Experience required in teaching collegiate anatomy and physiology.
• Experience in lab settings with models and dissections.

Responsibilities

• Teach anatomy and physiology lectures and labs in-person.
• Utilize diverse teaching strategies to promote student learning.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching anatomy and physiology

Experience with dissections

Computer-aided data collection

Education

Master’s degree in Biology with coursework in Anatomy and Physiology

Job description

Position Summary

Allan Hancock College is accepting applications to establish a pool of qualified candidates for part‑time instructors for the Fall 2026 and future semesters.

The teaching assignment will include one or more courses in the Anatomy and Physiology program, such as BIOL 124 and BIOL 125. Courses will be taught in person at the Santa Maria Campus.

At Allan College, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Hancock's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Hancock’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. Allan Hancock College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions and Qualifications

• Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing while teaching in‑person anatomy and/or physiology lectures and labs.
• Previous experience with successfully teaching anatomy and/or physiology courses at the collegiate level.
• Experience in teaching labs with models and demonstrating dissections of preserved specimens.
• Experience with computer‑aided data collection systems, such as iWorks, is preferable.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in a field of Biology that includes significant coursework in Human and/or Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology and/or a related medical field.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials through our website https://www.hancockcollege.edu/hr/:

• A current and complete resume of education and professional experience.
• Transcripts (copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required if hired.

SALARY:

* Lecture Rate: $56.46 to $86.44 per hour depending upon education and experience

* Lab Rate: $49.17 to $75.26 per hour depending upon education and experience

* Activity Rate: $36.33 to $56.69 per hour depending upon education and experience

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.