"Biology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track) Madera Community College"

Biology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track) Madera Community College

State Center Community College District
Closing Date: 2/11/2026 at 11:55 PM
Campus Location: Madera Community College
Start Date: 12/23/2025

Essential Functions:

At Madera Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. ... [equity-minded description] ...

Providing instruction in Biology on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching both lecture and laboratory classes in Biology including majors, developmental, and transfer level courses, human anatomy and human physiology;
• Maintaining instruments used in teaching Biology;
• Teaching the principles and applications of Biology instrumentation;
• Assisting in the coordination of laboratory facilities and assuring the availability of supplies and equipment;
• Evaluating and mentoring part-time instructors;
• Implementing appropriate practices to develop writing skills at all levels;
• Participating in the accreditation process;
• Communicating effectively with students and staff;
• Developing classroom presentations using multimedia tools;
• Advising students participating in college/district committees;
• Cooperating with regard to scheduling classes between colleagues in the same pathway;
• Participating in student recruiting and mentoring activities;
• Participating in curriculum and program review and/or development or revision, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
• Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of faculty as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students ...
and

• Master's in any biological science; or
• Bachelor's in any biological science and master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level;
• Broad based academic background in biology;
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety procedures;

Conditions of Employment:

178 duty days per year.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting annual salary is $71,054 - $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. ...

Selection Procedure:

Applications will be screened ... [details] ...

Please refer to Position No. MBIO-INS (Slot #1280).

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