Biological Sciences Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

• 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.
• The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.
• A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's degree (MA or MS).
• If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed above, you MUST submit an equivalency form.
• The equivalency form can be downloaded here.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to student learning and demonstrated commitment to promoting the success of all students in an open-access learning environment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, preparation, learning styles, and/or disabilities.
• Commitment to professional growth and development, to innovation and improvement of teaching, and to assuming faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment.
• Commitment to working with colleagues to ensure equitable experiences for students across all sections.
• Demonstrated excellence in preparation and knowledge of Human Biology (BIOL 116/117) and/or Human Physiology (BIOL 140) and/or Human Anatomy (BIOL 139) and/or Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIOL 130).

Position Status

Non-Tenure Track

Job Open Date

06/10/2026

Job Close Date

12/11/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Employment Begins

August 24, 2026

Application Instructions

Visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12129