Biological Sciences Instructor - Human Anatomy & Human Physiology (2026)
About The Position
Desirable Qualifications We are most interested in finding the best candidate and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every one of the desirable qualifications listed below. 1. Recent experience and demonstrated success in teaching college courses in human anatomy, human physiology, or related fields. 2. Training or experience in implementing pedagogical approaches that address equitable access and success in STEM . 3. Strong academic preparation in biological sciences including experience in data collection, analysis, and presentation via published, peer reviewed articles or participation at scientific conferences. 4. Demonstrated leadership, effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills indicative of the ability to support a positive, productive, and professional academic environment. 5. Commitment to examine, reflect, and modify instructional, relational, classroom practices to more effectively engage and support disproportionately impacted student populations with a goal of closing equity gaps (see Student Equity Plan ). 6. Ability to contribute to the mission of the college. Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications: 1. Master’s degree in any biological science ( NOTE : The following are some degrees that do not qualify as biological science degrees and therefore require equivalency- MD, DVM , OD, DDS , DC, biochemistry, bioengineering, biomedical science, biophysics, biotechnology, environmental science, pharmacology); OR 2. Bachelor’s degree in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR 3. the equivalent. Applicants who do not possess the EXACT degree major(s) required to meet the minimum qualifications must attach an equivalency narrative and supporting documentation at the time of application. Instructions can be found at https://www.miracosta.edu/governance/equivalency-committee/_docs/equivalency-instructions.pdf ; OR 4. a fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing instruction/service in the appropriate subject matter; AND 5. demonstrated 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.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in any biological science ( NOTE : The following are some degrees that do not qualify as biological science degrees and therefore require equivalency- MD, DVM , OD, DDS , DC, biochemistry, bioengineering, biomedical science, biophysics, biotechnology, environmental science, pharmacology)
- Bachelor’s degree in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science
- a fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing instruction/service in the appropriate subject matter
- demonstrated 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.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience and demonstrated success in teaching college courses in human anatomy, human physiology, or related fields.
- Training or experience in implementing pedagogical approaches that address equitable access and success in STEM .
- Strong academic preparation in biological sciences including experience in data collection, analysis, and presentation via published, peer reviewed articles or participation at scientific conferences.
- Demonstrated leadership, effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills indicative of the ability to support a positive, productive, and professional academic environment.
- Commitment to examine, reflect, and modify instructional, relational, classroom practices to more effectively engage and support disproportionately impacted student populations with a goal of closing equity gaps (see Student Equity Plan ).
- Ability to contribute to the mission of the college.
