Physiology & Biology Adjunct Instructor - Part-Time

Monterey Peninsula College; Palos Verdes Peninsula (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Monterey Peninsula College is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach biology-related courses at the Monterey campus or Marina Education Center. The role involves delivering instruction, preparing course materials, and evaluating student progress in alignment with course outlines and district policies.

Instructors collaborate with faculty across departments, contribute to equity-focused goals, and support a diverse student population while meeting assigned course schedules on a temporary

Qualifications

• Master’s in any biological science OR Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period.
• Teach in an open enrollment individualized self-paced lab setting where multiple courses are offered simultaneously.
• Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to make arrangements for unavoidable absences.
• Provide each student at the beginning of the course with written information about the course, to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated.
• Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal and grading.
• Submit when due, all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets, and certify as to their accuracy.
• Comply with all institutional policies and procedures.
• Give careful attention to all bulletins, memorandums and emails from administrative offices.
• Check faculty mailbox and MPC email frequently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Education

Biological sciences degree (Master’s preferred)

Job description

Monterey Peninsula College is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach biology-related courses at the Monterey campus or Marina Education Center. The role involves delivering instruction, preparing course materials, and evaluating student progress in alignment with course outlines and district policies.

Instructors collaborate with faculty across departments, contribute to equity-focused goals, and support a diverse student population while meeting assigned course schedules on a temporary