Biological Sciences Instructor (Initial Focus: Microbiology) Temporary Non-Tenure Track

About the role

The position is a temporary full-time, non-tenure-track position at Ventura College starting during the Fall 2026 semester and going through the Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses.
• Assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Participate in curriculum and program development; update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings; may participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.

Requirements

• 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*
• Possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching in a community college setting.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided in a separate document upon invitation to interview.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided in a separate document upon invitation to interview.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided in a separate document upon invitation to interview.