Part- Time Faculty - Cell/Molecular Biology

El Camino College; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College seeks part-time faculty for BIOL-110: Cell & Molecular Biology for Spring 2027. Responsibilities include curriculum development, regular office hours, and assessing learning outcomes to support student success at El Camino College.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in biological science or an equivalent combination, with the potential for online or hybrid teaching and distance education certification if needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biological science is required.
• A Bachelor's in biological science plus a Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine sciences is required.
• Candidates may need to complete the Equivalency Form if qualifications differ.

Responsibilities

• Develop class curriculum meeting the Course Outline of Record.
• Conduct office hours at scheduled days/times.
• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and student success.
• Collaborate with initiatives to support student achievement and partnerships.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Student assessment

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in biological science

Bachelor's degree in biological science and Master's in biochemistry/biophysics/marine sciences

Equivalency process understanding

Job description

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in the following subject area for spring 2027:

BIOL-110: CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Faculty job responsibilities include the development of class curriculum to meet the requirements detailed in the Course Outline of Record, conducting office hours at regularly scheduled days and times, and the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, online or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the college that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree in biological science;


2. Bachelor's degree in biological science AND a Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine sciences;


3. The equivalent — Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; or


4. Valid California community college instructor credential inappropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 ( per California Education Code 87355 ); AND


5. Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Community college or other undergraduate teaching experience in cell and molecular biology lecture and laboratory courses, preferably at the majors' level.


• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of evidence-based pedagogical practices that promote student success.


• Willingness to work cooperatively with classified staff to plan laboratory activities.


• Demonstrated ability to work with and support the success of students with widely diverse educational backgrounds and abilities.

CLOSING DATE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

SALARY

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $110.17 - $146.27 (lecture/extensive lab) per hour depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the 2027 spring semester, beginning February 2027. Assignments may include off-site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subject to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.