"Microbiology Instructor (Adjunct/Part-time)"

Microbiology Instructor (Adjunct/Part-time)

Salary: $77.44 - $98.98 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 66

Closing: Continuous

Location: Rocklin, CA

Division: Instruction Office

Description

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College!

Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to develop curriculum for, provide lecture and laboratory instruction for and evaluate performance of students engaged in the study of microbiology and other related courses as directed, to maintain microbial cultures for use in classroom and laboratory experiments and activities, to participate in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program, and to do related work as required.

Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum Development

ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional/Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present recommendations for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet changes in laws, regulations and standards.

Lecture/Laboratory

ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms and provide the District bookstore with master copies of syllabi for printing; coordinate with area bookstores and other suppliers to make necessary supplies available to students at reasonable prices; ... [detailed preparation tasks] ...

Laboratory Presentation

ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; ... [detailed presentation tasks] ...

Student Performance Evaluation

ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests, laboratory/classroom examinations and homework assignments which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress ... [detailed evaluation tasks] ...

Shared Governance Activities

ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in weekly departmental staff meetings ... [detailed activities] ...

Ancillary Student Services

ESSENTIAL: Hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance; ...

Minimum Qualifications

CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook

Degrees/Experience: ESSENTIAL:

• Master's degree in any biological science
• OR Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, marine science OR the equivalent.

Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL: Microbiology and related fields ... [detailed knowledge] ...

Ability to: ESSENTIAL: Lecture in front of large groups of students; ... [detailed abilities] ...

Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to work indoors ... [detailed physical requirements] ...

Supplemental Information

WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges ... [college info] ...

COMPENSATION Placement on the District's Faculty Salary Schedule ... Entry-level is from $77.44 per hour ... up to $127.21 per hour ...

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

There are four (4) required documents ...

1. Employment Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Applicable transcripts ...
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement responding to specific prompts.