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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Biology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Clovis Community College

Reedley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $107K/yr

Clovis Community College is one of the newest and fastest growing community colleges in California, and they are seeking a Biology Instructor to provide instruction in Biology for both majors and non-majors. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing curriculum, maintaining laboratory equipment, advising students, and participating in various college committees to enhance student success and equity.

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Responsibilities

Teaching courses for Biology majors and non-majors as assigned

Developing and maintaining curriculum and a transfer degree program in biology

Maintaining and ordering equipment and supplies needed to outfit the laboratory sections associated with the biology program

Cooperating with colleagues in course scheduling

Participating in curriculum review and program development revision

Communicating effectively and working cooperatively with students, staff, campus and community organizations

Advising students and participating in student recruitment activities

Participating in the accreditation process

Participating in the evaluation of adjunct instructors

Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed

Participating in course scheduling, program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning

Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evenings and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed

Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Master's in biological scienceTeaching experience in biologyCurriculum developmentDiverse studentsAssessment methodsExperience teaching AnatomyPhysiologyCulturally responsive teachingStudent advisingTechnical skills in educationEffective communicationCollaboration skills

Required

Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom

Master's in any biological science; or

Bachelor's in any biological science and master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; or

A valid California Community College Credential; or

The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency)

Preferred

Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility

Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes

Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities

Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students

Related work and professional experience

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff

Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students

Advise students and participate in student recruitment activities

Experience teaching human biology, human anatomy, microbiology and human physiology

Strong background in Anatomy and/or Physiology

Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology at the higher education level

Demonstrated desire to innovate and lead Anatomy and/or Physiology courses

Experience teaching biology to both majors and non-majors

Experience teaching both lecture and laboratory biology courses at the secondary, or post-secondary level

Experience performing specialized and technical duties to assure efficient biology laboratory operations

Certified to teach in an on-line or hybrid environment