Associate Faculty, Biology (part-time)

College of the Redwoods • Eureka - Main Campus, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a posting to gather a pool of qualified applicants for possible openings in the Eureka area for Academic Year 2026 - 2027. The role involves teaching and non-teaching assignments, requiring effective performance of duties, currency and depth of knowledge in the discipline, and patience, fairness, and promptness in evaluating student work. The position demands sensitivity to diverse learning styles and student circumstances, effective communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment in following college policy. For teaching assignments, faculty should use challenging and appropriate teaching methods while encouraging diverse pedagogical approaches. For non-teaching assignments, responsibilities include effective communication, quality of work, and potentially program development, budget planning, program leadership, and collegial governance. The role also requires ensuring curriculum, course outlines, and written materials are current and appropriate, incorporating communication, computational, critical thinking, and cultural diversity skills. Adherence to state and federal regulations is necessary. Additional responsibilities may include peer mentoring, meeting contractual obligations like advising and maintaining office hours, fulfilling division/department obligations, participating in professional growth activities, and providing leadership through professional involvement and collegial governance. The faculty member will work with colleagues to support student success and implement the college's philosophy and mission, participating in program review and accreditation processes. Professional conduct includes promoting intellectual inquiry, respecting the college community and profession, fostering a non-discriminatory environment, and supporting gender equity and cultural diversity.

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
• For all Classes, all degrees and units must be from regionally accredited (or equivalent) institutions of higher education.
• For Classes III and IV, all units beyond a Bachelor’s Degree must be upper division or graduate level semester units (or equivalent) earned subsequent to the granting of the Bachelor’s Degree.
• For Classes III and IV, all units beyond a Bachelor’s Degree must be upper division or graduate level semester units (or equivalent) earned subsequent to the granting of the Bachelor’s Degree.
• Nursing faculty and those faculty whose initial assignment is in disciplines the Minimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges identifies as “disciplines in which a master’s degree is not generally expected or available” may be credited in class placement for years of full-time, paid occupational experience.
• Full-time, paid occupational experience as an apprentice qualifies for credit toward column placement.
• Experience as a teaching or laboratory assistant does not count towards initial salary placement.
• Experience years as an intern paid or unpaid do not count as occupation years.
• Up to two steps may be credited to a faculty member for prior teaching experience. Maximum step placement for teaching experience is step 2.
• Credit for college teaching experience will be computed as one step for each one year of experience.
• Credit for high school teaching experience will be computed as follows one step for each two years of experience.
• Non-U.S. citizens who cannot provide evidence of authorization to work in the U.S. are ineligible for this position.
• The Redwoods Community College District does not sponsor non-U.S. citizens to work in the U.S.
• Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• All foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.
• All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions.

Nice To Haves

• For Classes III and IV, all units beyond a Bachelor’s Degree must be upper division or graduate level semester units (or equivalent) earned subsequent to the granting of the Bachelor’s Degree.
• For Classes III and IV, all units beyond a Bachelor’s Degree must be upper division or graduate level semester units (or equivalent) earned subsequent to the granting of the Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and Nonteaching Assignments
• Demonstrates effective performance of duties and responsibilities of the assignment.
• Shows currency and depth of knowledge in the discipline and/or area of assignment.
• Demonstrates patience, fairness, and promptness in the evaluation and discussion of student work.
• Shows sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of individual students and their special circumstances, when appropriate.
• Shows sensitivity to and knowledge of the diverse ways students learn and is responsive to individual needs.
• Uses effective written and oral communication skills with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills in the classroom and/or work site.
• Exercises effective judgment in following college policy.
• For faculty with teaching assignments, uses teaching methods and materials challenging to the student and appropriate to the subject matter, consistent with departmental curriculum, while encouraging within a department a variety of successful pedagogical approaches to learning.
• For faculty with nonteaching assignments, effectively fulfills responsibilities in terms of: communication and coordination with students, colleagues, and administrators; quality of work; and, if appropriate, program development, budget planning and implementation, program leadership, and collegial governance.
• Ensures currency and appropriateness of curriculum, course outlines, and written materials.
• Ensures that the following are incorporated into materials in the area of assignment: communication skills, computational skills, critical thinking, and cultural diversity.
• Adheres to state and federal regulations applicable to area of assignment.
• Participates, where appropriate, in peer mentoring and evaluation processes and demonstrates objectivity in the professional evaluation of colleagues.
• Meets contractual obligations, including advising and maintaining regular office hours, when applicable to the position.
• Demonstrates responsibility in fulfilling division/department obligations and other district requirements.
• Participates in professional growth activities, such as workshops, seminars, conferences, publications, artistic exhibits, performances, research, or other activities appropriate to assignment.
• Provides leadership and demonstrates commitment to the profession through activities such as involvement in professional organizations, participation in collegial governance, college committees, campus activities, development of new curriculum, classroom research, or other appropriate activities.
• Works with colleagues to provide an educational program and environment that supports the success of each student, and otherwise implements the college philosophy and mission statement.
• Participates in program review and accreditation processes.
• Promotes and defends intellectual inquiry and the exchange and analysis of ideas among colleagues and students; values the diversity of opinions.
• Demonstrates respect for the college community and the profession.
• Promotes a nonthreatening campus environment free from verbal and nonverbal discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Supports gender equity and cultural diversity, and displays sensitivity to these issues.

Benefits

• Placement of all associate faculty will be determined by Class (column) and Step as described below: Class 0: Faculty Intern as defined by § 53500. Class I: AA + 6 years occupational experience; and BA + 2 years of occupational experience. Class II: MA; BA + 30 units post BA; BA + 4 years occupational experience; AA + 8 years occupational experience. Class III: MA with 50 units post BA; BA + 50 units post BA; BA + 6 years occupational experience; AA + 10 years occupational experience. Class IV: MA with 70 units post BA; BA + 70 units post BA; BA + 8 years occupational experience; AA + 12 years occupational experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level