Biology Instructor, Part-Time

Job Details

Job Number: FAC00394P

Position Type: Faculty Part Time Pool

Percentage Employee: Not to exceed 60%

Number of Months Assignment: Part-Time pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired for assignments based on the college needs.

Starting Date: As Needed - This is to establish a pool for future part-time teaching positions.

Salary: Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at http://www.riohondo.edu/hr/hr-documents/ to see the faculty salary schedule.

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Main Campus

Department: Biological Sciences

Open Date: 03/09/2026

Closing Date: 09/09/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Basic Function/Definition

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applicants on file to fill temporary assignments as needed. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in any biological science OR Bachelors degree in any biological science AND Masters in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR The equivalent OR A valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the appropriate subject matter

AND

Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Equivalencies

A bachelors degree in any biological science AND a masters degree including the successful completion of at least 24 graduate-acceptable units in Biology.

Responsibilities

• Assignment may include teaching courses as assigned during day and evening hours.
• Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching.
• Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes:

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Complete transcripts of all college/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). NOTE: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
• Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.

PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

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