Part- Time Faculty - Marine Biology

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

Job summary

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in spring 2027: BIOL-10: FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY; BIOL-17/18: MARINE BIOLOGY.

Faculty responsibilities include developing curriculum to meet the Course Outline of Record, conducting office hours at regularly scheduled days and times, and assessing learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology or related field required or equivalent.
• Combination of Bachelor's in biology plus advanced master's in biochemistry/biophysics/marine sciences acceptable.
• Equivalency process required if qualifications not met as stated.
• Valid California community college credential issued before 1 July 1990 is acceptable.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum in line with Course Outline of Record.
• Conduct office hours on scheduled days and times.
• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and student support.

Education

Master's degree in biological science

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

Equivalent qualification via Equivalency process

California community college instructor credential (pre-1990)

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Job description

The El Camino Community College District is now acceptingapplications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in thefollowing subject area for spring 2027:

BIOL-10: FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
BIOL-17/18: MARINE BIOLOGY

Faculty job responsibilities include the development of classcurriculum to meet the requirements detailed in the Course Outlineof Record, conducting office hours at regularly scheduled days andtimes, and the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teachingand learning in achieving El Camino College's mission ofinstitutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, andvibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, orweekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line orhybrid with required distance education certification assignmentsare voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online orhybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distanceeducation certification process is required or submission of awaiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teachquality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the Collegethat support students to achieve their educational goals throughcollaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/tradegroups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships withrelated instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in biological science; OR
• Bachelor's degree in biological science AND a Master'sdegree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine sciences; OR
• The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the requiredqualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete theRequest For Equivalency Form as part of the application process toexplain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to thoseabove ; OR
• Valid California community college instructor credential inappropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 ( per CaliforniaEducation Code 87355 ); AND
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic,socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of communitycollege students and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Community college or equivalent teaching experience in biologylecture and laboratory courses.
• Community college or equivalent teaching experience in marinebiology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of evidence-basedpedagogical practices that promote student success.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with classified staff to planlaboratory activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support the success ofstudents with widely diverse educational backgrounds andabilities.

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

SALARY

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a semester basisaccording to the number of class hours assigned per semester and oncumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginningrate is $110.17 - $146.27 (lecture/extensive lab) per hourdepending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the 2027 springsemester, beginning February 2027. Assignments may include off-sitelocations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject toverification of all information provided on the employmentapplication, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selectedfor employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificateof Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/orExamination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in theUnited States, and present a valid Social Security Card uponhire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations mustcontact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working daysprior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant AccommodationRequest (maxient.com)

Foreign Transcripts

Transcripts issued outside the UnitedStates of America require a course‑by‑course analysis with anequivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluationservice verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accreditedinstitution within the USA. For information on transcriptevaluation services, please visit:http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf .

5. Evidence of a valid community college credential, if applicantholds one.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providingan educational and employment environment in which no person issubjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceivedrace, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (includingpregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, maritalstatus, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on anyother basis as required by state and federal law.

JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El CaminoCollege has published an Annual Security Report and all requiredstatistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statisticsfor the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classesand activities, in addition to institutional policies concerningcampus safety and security. The information is also available inprinted form in the lobby of the Police Department and in selectlocations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department canprovide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at310-660-3100.