Adjunct Instructor - Biology

Employment Opportunity

Cabrillo College is accepting applications to establish eligibility pools for temporary, part-time faculty assignments that may become available. Assignment(s) will be in-person at the Aptos and Watsonville campuses which may include non-consecutive days or evenings. Assignments will be in various disciplines within the Biology Department, and may include, but are not limited to:

Fall 2020:

• BIO 4 - Human Anatomy
• BIO 5 - Human Physiology
• BIO 6 - Microbiology
• BIO 9A - Molecular, Cellular, and Animal Biology
• BIO 9B - Ecology, Evolution, and Plant Biology
• BIO 11A - General Biology
• BIO 11B - Marine Biology
• BIO 11C - Ecology
• BIO 13A - Biology of People - Anatomy and Physiology
• BIO 31 - Animal Behavior
• BIO 41T - Biotechnology Fundamentals
• BIO 42T - Advanced Biotechnology
• BIO 101 - Introduction to Microscopy
• BIO 450/451 - Applied Research in Biology

(Please visit our Course Catalog to view more information on individual classes here: https://www.cabrillo.edu/publications/catalog/current/ .)

Faculty at Cabrillo College have a long history of shared governance and participation in all levels of decision-making at the college. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its students and community.

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,400 students per term, of which 45.13% are LatinX, 5.26% multi-ethnic, 2.64% Asian, 1.25% African-American, 0.79% Filipino, 0.30% American Indian or Alaskan Native, and 0.18% Pacific Islander as of Fall 2018. At Cabrillo, 56.66% of students are students of color and 54.91% are economically disadvantaged. In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Minimum Qualifications

Required :

• Master's in any biological science OR
• Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR
• Equivalent OR
• Possess a lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Biology

Required Professional Expertise :

• Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and practices that enhance student success at community colleges, including effective use of technology.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach the courses or perform the duties effectively as described above.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with students of diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; gender identities, sexual orientations; and students with disabilities.
• Evidence of professional activities and service beyond the primary teaching assignment.
• Development and review of curriculum as well as including assessment of learning
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Demonstrated responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices in the classroom
• Demonstrated ability to reflect critically on institutional and teaching practices that aim to increase cultural responsiveness
• Knowledge and understanding of the accountability and critical dimensions of equity
• Demonstrated ability addressing issues of equity in the classroom

Desired Qualifications/Performance Expectations:

• Recent successful teaching experience at the community college level
• Demonstrated ability to employ innovative teaching techniques and methodologies
• Experience teaching diverse student populations
• Knowledge of culturally-responsive pedagogical teaching techniques and effective ways for engaging students who are historically under-represented and under-served.
• Cadaver dissection experience for BIO 4 - Human Anatomy
• Coursework and/or teaching experience in Human Physiology for BIO 5 - Human Physiology
• Experience with medical microbiology for BIO 6 - Microbiology
• Experience in the Biotechnology industry for BIO 41T - Biotechnology Fundamentals and BIO 42T - Advanced Biotechnology
• Research experience for BIO 450/451 - Applied Research in Biology

Equivalency Requirements :

Equivalency to an academic degree shall include the same depth of knowledge in the discipline and breadth of general education that is required for the degree to meet the minimum qualifications. Equivalent preparation for employment shall be considered under any one category or any combination of the categories listed below:

• Degree in related field with equivalent course work in the required discipline as indicated by transcripts and/or thesis subject.
• Equivalent degrees from foreign universities (as determined by a reputable foreign educational credential evaluation service).
• Course work at an accredited institution of higher education AND state-approved continuing education units applicable for maintaining licensure AND/OR an internship for licensure AND/OR equivalent professional or work experience AND/OR equivalent verifiable accomplishments of eminence in the discipline including but not limited to: publications, research, seminars, creative works, professional performances or exhibitions, honors or awards.

*Note: Applicants currently working on a higher education degree are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that the graduate student must complete the Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination form.

Additional Information

$1,261 - $1,935 per teaching unit, per semester, depending on education and experience. Cabrillo College provides a doctoral stipend of $84 per unit for eligible adjunct faculty. Assignments may be at various campus locations; days, evenings, and/or weekends; hours to be arranged.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, each applicant must submit:

1. Completed online Cabrillo College application
2. Job-related resume detailing teaching and work experience
3. At least one (1) recent letter of recommendation that addresses the candidate's teaching ability. Please note: Lists of references, verifications of employment, and evaluations cannot be submitted in place of letters of recommendation. Letters do not need to be confidential nor from a supervisor; they only need to address the candidate's ability to perform the duties as listed in this job bulletin.
4. Verification of educational and experience qualifications (Foreign transcripts must be translated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards. Any fee for such translations is paid by the applicant)
   • Transcripts from all colleges attended showing degree conferred, if applicable (unofficial transcripts, copies of transcripts, and downloads are acceptable). Please note diplomas are not accepted in place of college transcripts. If selected, it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide official transcripts, diplomas, degrees or other documents as required OR
   • Copy of lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Biiology, front and back (if applicable) OR
   • Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination. (This is only necessary if the candidate does not possess and submit proof of specified degrees listed in minimum qualifications OR possess and submit a copy of a valid lifetime credential)

Please notify the Human Resources Department if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements.

Please Note: To ensure an accurate evaluation of your application materials, please submit information regarding your education, experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the minimum qualifications. When filling out the online application, it is important that you fill out all sections completely. Do not leave blank spaces/sections or note 'see resume'. When adding attachments, please redact ALL of the following items which appear on any attachment before you submit it: personal photos, social security number, birthplace, birth date, age, and gender.

A search committee will review application materials. On the basis of appraisal of qualifications as documented by application materials submitted, the search committee will invite applicants for interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an invitation for an interview. If the candidate does not possess an applicable community college credential or the specific degree(s) in order to meet state minimum qualifications, then he/she must provide evidence of equivalency as described under 'Equivalency Requirements.'

Candidates selected for employment with Cabrillo College must agree to be fingerprinted and cleared, provide current tuberculosis screening results, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States and present their Social Security card upon hire.

Cabrillo College seeks applications from all qualified individuals. It is the continuing goal of Cabrillo College to hire and retain staff that reflect the rich diversity and cultural heritage of the college district and its student body.