Adjunct - AY27 Biological Sciences Instructor, Anatomy Emphasis

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States, serving over 225,000 students annually across nine colleges in Southern California. LACCD offers 600 associate degree and 400 certificate programs in general, career-technical, and transfer education.

About the Role

LACCD is accepting applications for part-time Adjunct Biological Sciences - Anatomy Instructor positions for the 2027 Academic School Year. This posting establishes a pool of qualified applicants for future openings at any of LACCD’s nine colleges. Applicants may indicate their preferred college locations during the application process. Final assignments are contingent upon enrollment, funding, and class availability.

Successful candidates will collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and administrators while demonstrating a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Master’s in any biological science; OR
• Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; OR
• Equivalent qualifications.

A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s in any biological science with an emphasis in Anatomy.

Eligibility Requirement

All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption, per LACCD Board of Trustees’ Policy 2900. New hires must provide vaccination status prior to or by their start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biological Sciences - Anatomy classes, fostering engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning.
• Demonstrate cultural responsiveness in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds, including varied languages, nationalities, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, ages, identities, abilities, and educational experiences.
• Conduct classes in a virtual learning environment using Canvas or other remote learning methods, if required.

Skills

Applicants with demonstrated certification in Blackboard, Canvas, Course Compass, or other online teaching modalities may be given preference.

Pay

Adjunct instructors are compensated at a starting rate of $89.72 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.99 per hour for classroom assignments. A doctoral differential is available for applicants with a doctoral degree.