Part- Time Faculty - Marine Biology

El Camino Community College; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 202,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College seeks part-time faculty to teach BIOL-10: Fundamentals of Biology and BIOL-17/18: Marine Biology for Spring 2027. Responsibilities include curriculum development, regular office hours, and assessing learning outcomes to support student success.

Assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours; online or hybrid formats require distance education certification. Closing date is Oct 28, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biological science is required.
• Bachelor's in biological science with Master's in biochemistry/biophysics/marine sciences allowed as alternative.
• Equivalency pathway must be explained via form during application.
• Instructor credential issued prior to 1 July 1990 per CA Education Code 87355.
• Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet Course Outline of Record requirements.
• Conduct office hours at regularly scheduled days and times.
• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and student success.
• May teach online or hybrid courses with distance education certification.

Education

Master's degree in biological science

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

The equivalent - Equivalency process

Valid California community college instructor credential

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Job description

El Camino College

Part- Time Faculty - Marine Biology

Req: A2627-010

Division: Natural Sciences

Close Date: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic

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-10: FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY

BIOL-17/18: MARINE 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, on-line 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

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in biological science; OR

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

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

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

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 equivalent teaching experience in biology lecture and laboratory courses.

Community college or equivalent teaching experience in marine biology.

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: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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)

JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous disability three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

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 subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), (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.