Assistant Professor, Biology

Company: College of the Redwoods

Job Location: Eureka, 95501

Category: Biology

Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Math and Sciences

Location: Eureka

Summary

The successful candidate for this full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences position will be expected to teach a wide range of lower division courses including Human Physiology for pre-health occupations students and Human Biology for general education students. In addition to the regular contractual departmental, collegial governance, and curricular duties, this position will also be expected to work directly with other disciplines such as Health Occupations and Kinesiology and with Cal Poly Humboldt faculty to coordinate curriculum and develop new programs. This position will require face-to-face instruction in both lecture and lab aspects of all courses and may include distance education modalities and hybrid sections. Teaching assignments may also include evenings and weekends.

Anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Has taught at a community college.
• Has experience with a broad array of students including non-majors and pre-health occupations students.
• Demonstrates a commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Values an inclusive environment.
• Has other professional experience and/or interests that reflect authentic preparation in the field of biology.

Education and Experience

Minimum requirement: Master's degree from an accredited institution in any biological science OR bachelor's degree in any biological science AND master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

Salary Grade: Based on education and experience

Salary: $69,660 - $99,963/Annually (Salary range, based on education, continues to a maximum of $156,613/Annually)

Contact(s): Human Resources

Contact Phone: 707-476-4140

Contact Email: hr@redwoods.edu

Start Date: Fall 2026

Application Process: Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/. You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process.