PT Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Cerritos College; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 134,371 - 199,779; Part time

Job summary

Cerritos College is seeking a part-time Anatomy & Physiology Instructor for Fall 2026. The role involves teaching assigned classes, maintaining student records, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates must possess a master's degree in a biological science or equivalent, along with a strong sensitivity to diverse student needs.

Faculty must be available for classes on Wednesday mornings, Friday mornings, or Friday afternoons. Responsibilities include submitting grades and maintaining confidentiality according to regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any biological science OR Bachelor's degree in biological science AND Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach all assigned classes unless excused.
• Maintain student confidentiality as required by regulation.
• Submit accurate records of enrollment, attendance, and grades.

Skills

Teaching skills

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in biological science or equivalent

Job description

PT Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Salary: $97.54 - $145.02 Hourly
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: Anatomy & Physiology-26
Closing: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA
Department: Anatomy & Physiology-26
Division: Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Job Duties

ALL FACULTY SHALL:

• Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws and ideas in their disciplines and with best practices in teaching and learning.
• Check mailbox, voicemail, and e-mail regularly.
• Complete the checkout form before leaving campus at the end of the academic term.
• Maintain student confidentiality as required by regulation and Board Policy 5040 titled Student Records and Directory Information.

ALL FACULTY WHO ARE ASSIGNED CLASSES SHALL:

• Teach all assigned classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy.
• Teach all assigned classes for all scheduled minutes. In cases of necessary absence from class, notify the Instructional Dean or designee, or if unavailable, the Office of Academic Affairs in advance and have plans prepared so that a substitute, if assigned, can maintain continuity of course content.
• Teach courses in accordance with the course outlines of record.
• Provide opportunities for students to be aware of their progress.
• Submit a copy of the syllabus for each class to the Division Office.
• Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress and submit them to appropriate offices by the published deadlines.
• Submit end‑of‑session grades, including supporting documentation, and attendance reports by the published deadlines.
• Submit required information about first‑day, no‑show students by the published deadlines.
• Submit textbook order information by the published deadlines. If the textbook is electronic or includes an electronic course pack, these conditions must be met:

1. Tests and exams must be available to the student without charge.
2. The text and course pack must be available to students with disabilities.
3. The publisher must grant read‑only access to designated college staff for purposes of evaluation of course materials.
4. The text must be downloadable or printable.

If these four conditions are not met, the electronic textbook cannot be used.

• Meet all classes during the final examination period.
• Give final examinations at the scheduled time unless approval to do otherwise is granted by the Office of Academic Affairs or its designee.
• Keep all corrected final examination papers for at least one year following the close of the semester or summer term.
• Maintain a safe learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces.
• Allow the instructional manager and/or Instructional Dean, upon request, to review any assignments given during the semester.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.

Preferred Qualifications

College‑level teaching experience in Anatomy and Physiology lectures and labs.

Physical Demands

Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Requires ambulatory ability to move to various office and classroom‑type locations and to stand, bend, stoop, and reach to set up equipment and provide instruction. Requires sufficient hand‑eye coordination and dexterity to write on a board or type on a computer. Requires sufficient visual acuity to read documents and make presentations. Requires sufficient auditory ability to project voice to a group, hear questions and prompts, and carry on routine conversations. Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull objects of medium weight (less than 30 lbs.) on an occasional basis.

Conditions of Employment

• Assignments are contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment.
• Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes.
• Individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints, produce an original social security card, and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment.
• Faculty must be able to teach on‑campus or remotely as assigned.

Must have availability to teach a Fall 2026 class that occurs Wednesday mornings, Friday mornings, or Friday afternoons.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The District ensures that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.