Associate Professor Biology (Microbiology)

Description

San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a full-time tenure track Professor of Biology in the Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics (SECSM) Transfer and Career Path (TrAC). The ideal candidate will share in the college's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

COLLEGE DESCRIPTION:

San Joaquin Delta Community College District, as part of our Vision, “promotes a climate of respect and authentic engagement. We are culturally responsive to the needs of our diverse student body. We strive to increase and sustain equitable outcomes for all students. We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.”

San Joaquin Delta College is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution serving over 25,000 students in the California Central Valley.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Professor of Biology will primarily teach Microbiology courses as needed at either the Stockton or Mountain House campuses.

Responsibilities and Duties

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines.
2. Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.
3. Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services.
4. Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally-responsive pedagogy.
5. Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity-minded education.
6. Maintain currency in your field.
7. Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.
8. Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.
9. Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.
10. Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District.
11. Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours/activities that benefit the student, college, or community.
12. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.
13. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes.
14. Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.
15. Provide guidance and direction to Readers, as needed.
16. Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must meet the minimum educational qualifications set forth by the District and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

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*

*Note: Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above. Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities. Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.