Adjunct Instructor in Biology (TEMPORARY)

Adjunct Instructor in Biology (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F00936
Location: Contra Costa College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Part-time instructors to teach Introduction to Biological Science and Experimental Analysis in Biology. These are separate courses and not a combined course.Each of these classes are combined lecture and lab courses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide classroom instruction in accordance with approved course outlines.
2. Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
3. Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records, and to submit them according to published guidelines
4. Prepare and grade classroom assignments and examinations, and to inform students of their academic progress.Please indicate in your introductory letter the course(s) you would like to be considered for interview.

Inquiries:
Deborah Dixon
ddixon@contracosta.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: C7000-NSAS DIV Natural & Applied Sc

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

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

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in teaching biological science class(es) at the community college level.Experience teaching specifically including Biotechnology laboratory protocols.Experience teaching specifically Microscopy at the General Biology level.Experience with teaching using technology, including, but not limited to use of remote education platforms.

Job Open Date: 11/09/2022
Job Close Date: 12/9/2022
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Spring 2023
# of Months: 5 months (semester length) or open

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/9186

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.



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