Part- Time Faculty - Microbiology

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

Job summary

El Camino College in Torrance, CA invites applications for anticipated part-time Microbiology faculty for Spring 2027. Responsibilities include curriculum development per Course Outline of Record, maintaining office hours, and assessing outcomes to support student success.

Positions may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours; online or hybrid teaching is possible with required distance education certification.

Qualifications

• 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 must complete the Equivalency Form.
• Valid California community college instructor credential inappropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (CA 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet Course Outline of Record.
• Conduct office hours at regularly scheduled days and times.
• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and student success.
• Participate in distance education or hybrid course development if certified or waiver provided.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Teaching experience

Education

Master of Biological Science

Bachelor in Biological Science with Master's in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Marine Sciences

Equivalent qualifications (equivalency form)

CA community college instructor credential (pre-1990)

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:

MICRO-33: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

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 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

• Recent community college teaching experience in microbiology.
• Ability to work with 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 CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report and all required statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statistics for the previous 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 paper 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 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.