Tenure-Track Biology Professor: Labs, Fieldwork & Curriculum

Contra Costa Community College District; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STRS retirement

Medical insurance (Anthem/ Kaiser)

Dental and vision

Flexible spending plan

Sabbatical Leave

Travel assistance plan

Job summary

Los Medanos College, part of Contra Costa Community College District, is recruiting for a full-time tenure-track Biology professor to teach majors and non-majors in Pittsburg starting Fall 2027. Responsibilities include coordination with course leads, collaboration on embedded research, and involvement in department and campus initiatives.

The position requires a Master’s in biology or a Bachelor’s in biology plus a Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science, or the equivalent.

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 the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs.
• Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review.
• Engaging in department program improvement initiatives.
• Participating in department, division, and college committees.
• Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines.
• Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Participating in College’s shared governance processes.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in biological sciences

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences + master's in biochemistry/biophysics/marine science

Job description

Los Medanos College, part of Contra Costa Community College District, is recruiting for a full-time tenure-track Biology professor to teach majors and non-majors in Pittsburg starting Fall 2027. Responsibilities include coordination with course leads, collaboration on embedded research, and involvement in department and campus initiatives.

The position requires a Master’s in biology or a Bachelor’s in biology plus a Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science, or the equivalent.