"Biology- Adjunct Professor"

Job Details

Biology- Adjunct Professor

Posting Number: A-151-2024

Department: Biological Sciences

Division: Natural Sciences

Salary: $98.45 per hour (based on lecture hour equivalent)

Open Date: 08/25/2025

Close Date: 06/30/2026

Basic Function/Overview: THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS. This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in Biology such as General Biology for non-majors, General Biology for majors, Marine Biology, Microbiology, as well as other courses in the Biological Sciences, depending on candidate’s background.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities and College, division, and department policies.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. Master’s degree in any biological science; OR
2. Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; OR
3. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR
4. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355.

AND

B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.
2. Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
3. Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
4. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
5. Evidence of promoting the success of diverse students in Biology.

Conditions of Employment: The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College’s campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.