Part-Time Biology Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach all courses offered in the biology curriculum.
2. Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.
3. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours.
4. Maintain expertise in current technologies.
5. Serve as a member of division and college committees.
6. Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

1. Successful teaching techniques that engage students in their own learning, motivate students to develop higher order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress.
2. The teaching profession, its goals and ideals.
3. The role and purpose of the community college.
4. Computer-based technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Academic preparation for, or successful experience in, teaching biology, preferably at the college level.
2. Commitment to maintain currency in the discipline, and related technology appropriate to instruction.
3. The capacity to reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and to examine its effects critically.
4. Skill and experience to motivate students from a broad spectrum of cultural, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken language.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. Ability to use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.
8. Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing across the curriculum.
9. Willingness to expand the use of computer-based technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment.

Job Requirements:

Possession of a Master's or above in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's or above in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent (see below)

Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions.

Additional Information:

Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online, comprehend speech at normal levels, upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment, vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials, sitting for extended periods of time, frequent bending at the waist, physical presence at on-site locations, communicate and interact with others, observe and interpret people and situations, learn and apply new information or skills, perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks, perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks, work with frequent interruptions, self-regulate emotion and behavior.

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.