Part-Time Faculty - Biological Sciences

About the role

The successful candidate will support student success by providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or assignments:

Responsibilities

• Instructs the full range of courses offered in the discipline applied for.
• Conducts classes and finals as included in the schedule of classes.
• Prepares classroom presentations, student activities, and assignments.
• Teaches class hours; evaluates students' performance based on quizzes, exams, projects, comprehensive finals and/or other assessments appropriate to the course outline.
• Teaches courses in accordance with the description published in the catalog, the course outline, and the schedule of classes.
• Prepares a syllabus for each course and distributes it to students at the first class meeting and/or electronically.
• Reports on time and prepares for classes.
• Posts and maintains student contact hours.
• Maintains current knowledge of the discipline and teaching practices.
• Prepares and submits accurate and timely student reports.

Qualifications

• Must meet all Minimum Qualifications Requirements for discipline applied for.
• 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 minimum qualifications handbook with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office may be viewed at: CCCCO Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.

Knowledge

• Current theories of biological sciences, and related teaching practices;
• Familiarity with community college mission.

Ability

• Effectively instruct assigned courses using a variety of techniques and methods of delivery;
• Evaluate and develop curriculum and instructional materials;
• Absess student academic progress;
• Maintain records;
• Consistently communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across the district;
• Teach at variable locations and hours, including evenings, weekends and online.

Benefits

The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee. Paid Time Off: Sick leave is earned based on teaching load percentage. Retirement: This position may be eligible for CalSTRS Retirement.

Potential Courses

Areas of teaching interest include, but are not limited to teaching, Human Biology (BIO-202), Human Anatomy (BIO-230), Human Physiology (BIO-231), and Microbiology (BIO-259). Additional classes may include other classes listed in the Mendocino College Catalog found here: MLCCD 2022-2024 Catalog.