Adjunct - AY26 Biological Sciences Instructor, Anatomy Emphasis

Los Angeles Trade Technical College • Woodland Hills, CA

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About The Position

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associates' degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu. POSITION The LACCD is accepting applications for Biological Sciences - Anatomy positions at our colleges for the 2026 Academic School Year. The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants so that when there is an actual opening at a one of our colleges, the college can then begin their review process by reviewing those applicants. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered. The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply. During completion of the adjunct application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate which of LACCD's colleges are of interest for employment. Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with Biological Science Department members at one or more of LACCD's 9 colleges. For college locations, please visit the Our Colleges page at http://laccd.edu/About/Pages/Our-Colleges.aspx. Final determination of part-time Adjunct Instructor assignment is contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability. The adjunct instructor should be prepared to teach any of the Biological Sciences - Anatomy classes offered, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning. The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences. Faculty may be required to conduct classes in a virtual learning environment using Canvas or other methods of remote learning. Applicants with demonstrated certification in Blackboard, Canvas or Course Compass or other online modalities may be given preference.

Requirements

• 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.
• A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
• Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900 all employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption.
• LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy.
• Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date
• Letter of interest that describes the applicant's interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;
• Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;
• Contact information for three (3) professional references;
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts; All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in any Biological science - Emphasis in Anatomy
• Applicants with demonstrated certification in Blackboard, Canvas or Course Compass or other online modalities may be given preference.

Responsibilities

• The adjunct instructor should be prepared to teach any of the Biological Sciences - Anatomy classes offered, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning.
• The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences.
• Faculty may be required to conduct classes in a virtual learning environment using Canvas or other methods of remote learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees