Biological Sciences Instructor

Ventura County Community College District

Salary: $61,599.00 - $129,347.00 (Annual salary is based on a ten month contract. Starting Salary $61,599.00 - $107,791.00)

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty: Tenure-Track

Job Number: 2026-00005

Location: Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA

Department: MC - Student Learning

Closing: 3/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives.

There is currently one full time, tenure-track position at Moorpark College that will begin during the Fall 2026 semester.

Please note that all academic employees of the District are scheduled depending upon staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, dual enrollment (high school), or off-site assignments may be made with consent of faculty member, management or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education. More information can be found on the Moorpark College website.

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County...

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. E
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study... E
• Observe and evaluate student performance... E
• Plan and organize instruction... E
• Maintain current, accurate records... E
• Evaluate and select instructional materials... E
• Participate in curriculum and program development...
• Revise and update course content... E
• Attend and participate on committees...
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors...
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*; OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

The following degrees qualify for a degree in a biological science: [list provided]...

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS... APPLICATION PROCEDURE...
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vcccd/jobs/5218531/biological-sciences-instructor