"Biology (Anatomy & Physiology) Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

About the Department:
We are a growing department that is seeking to expand organismal, environmental, and field ecology courses. Our department focuses on developing advanced critical thinking skills in science and fostering a lasting appreciation of biology and its potential applications to advance health equity, environmental justice, and global stewardship. Our learning environment extends beyond the classroom walls to include an extensive wetlands area on campus, nature sites from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, and a variety of other institutions within the community.

We are building a team of professionals who share enthusiasm for pioneering outstanding biology programs and creating an educational environment that is both centered on equity and inclusion of underrepresented students in STEM and welcoming and supportive for all students.

We value teaching methods that maximize student success. Our faculty continually reevaluate how learning is facilitated and assessed to ensure a fresh, culturally relevant, and equitable curriculum, and our students benefit from the support of our thriving Science Center services and community. We seek sound educational research to guide and ultimately validate the success of our instructional practices.

We value interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. Our courses include activities that reinforce skills such as critical reading and writing, math, oral communication, teamwork, technology, information literacy, and metacognitive development. Our programs include collaborations with disciplines beyond biology.

We value inquisitiveness and scientific skills. Courses may include student research projects based on recent discoveries, done in our laboratories or in the field, possibly in conjunction with other institutions or private industry. We strive to provide students with real-world biological science experiences in all courses.

We value stimulating learning environments: Opening Fall 2025, a new science building designed with an inviting “Science on Display” theme will offer opportunities for state-of-the-art instruction with new equipment, a zoology prep space that includes museum curatorial collection storage for specimens, inclusive student support, and learning community gathering.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• BIOL 430 - Anatomy and Physiology
• BIOL 431 - Anatomy and Physiology
• BIOL 439 - Human Cadaver Dissection
• New courses in anatomy and physiology

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply: Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must attach the following:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation *( see Transcript Requirements )*
5. Equivalency Determination Request Form *(if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements )*

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  Example: If a master’s in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor’s and a master’s), transcripts for each degree must be included .
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating “see resume” will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.