Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Posting Number: F01370 | Location: Diablo Valley College | Department: Biological Sciences (D3530) | Position Status: Tenure-Track Full-Time Faculty | Job Open: 10/16/2026 | Job Close: 01/04/2027 | Employment Begins: Fall 2027 (10‑month appointment)
About the role
Diablo Valley College welcomes all learners, enhances the community, and advances equity through high‑quality education and support services that empower students to achieve their goals. DVC instructors use pedagogies that close equity gaps by fostering success among all students.
The college seeks a full‑time tenure‑track assistant professor of Biology to begin August 2027. The successful applicant will be well‑qualified to teach BIOL‑130 Cellular and Molecular Biology and BIOL‑116/117 Human Biology, including lectures and laboratories, and will demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community college students.
Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Inquiries: Carol Trost (ctrost@dvc.edu).
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 the College's shared governance processes
Requirements
The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):
- Master's in any biological science
- Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Marine Science
- A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full‑time instruction in any biological science
- The equivalent (if you do not possess the exact minimum qualifications, you must fill out the equivalency petition form included in the online application; foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES‑approved agency prior to the equivalency process)
Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open‑access learning environment of a community college
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and culturally‑informed teaching practices
- Demonstrated ability and/or commitment to reducing equity gaps college‑wide as well as in biology courses
- Experience developing effective approaches for teaching in both lecture and laboratory
- Master's degree (MA or MS) or Doctoral degree (PhD) in any biological science
- Demonstrated excellence in academic preparation and knowledge in Cellular and Molecular Biology and/or Human Biology
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Cellular and Molecular Biology and/or Human Biology
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- A commitment and ability to work within the department, division, and college community to achieve the goals outlined in the Educational Strategic Plan (focused on advancing equity in student goal completion by increasing holistic support and eliminating barriers to success)
Schedule
- 10‑month appointment beginning Fall 2027
- Teaching assignment may include evening and/or online sections