Full Time Temporary Biological Sciences Instructor

Mt. San Jacinto College • Menifee, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a full-time temporary Biological Sciences Instructor to teach and develop Biological Sciences courses for Spring 2027, January 13 through May 27, 2027. The position is expected to be based at the Menifee Valley campus, but the instructor may be assigned to any district facility. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes. Full-time faculty typically teach 15 lecture hours or the equivalent in laboratory, studio, or related student-contact activities per week, maintain office hours, and participate in college governance and professional development. This academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. Initial salary-schedule placement will be based on education and experience and is generally capped at step five, subject to stated exceptions. Certificated employees contribute to STRS. The position is represented by the California Teachers Association/National Education Association.

Requirements

• A master's degree in any biological science; OR a bachelor's degree in any biological science and a master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; OR equivalent qualifications.
• Applicants must provide transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report if applicable.
• Degree titles on conferred transcripts must align with the titles specified in the Chancellor’s Handbook; applicants whose transcript degree title differs are encouraged to submit a Petition for Equivalence.
• Application materials must not include date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites.

Nice To Haves

• Strong academic preparation in Biological Sciences, evidenced by undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of Biological Sciences courses.
• Recent teaching experience in Biological Sciences at an accredited community college or equivalent undergraduate institution, within the last five years.
• Demonstrated commitment to diverse teaching methods and learning styles, particularly for Biological Sciences.
• Membership and participation in a Biological Sciences professional organization, such as the National Association of Biology Teachers, HHMI BioInteractive, or the American Society for Cell Biology.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to remaining current in Biological Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and laboratory classes in Biological Sciences in accordance with District-approved curriculum and course outlines.
• Communicate course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance and participation expectations through a course syllabus.
• Teach and communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Advise students on academic and career matters.
• Assist with outreach and articulation involving District high schools, four-year colleges, and universities.
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Maintain attendance, scholastic, and student records and submit them according to published guidelines.
• Prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to the course syllabus.
• Maintain currency in the field.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate curriculum.
• Maintain and review course-specific and program-level student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on instructional methods, technology, and materials, and work with higher-education, business, and industry peers to maintain instructional program currency.
• Promote student success through the scholarship of teaching and learning, including developing communities of practice and participating in purposeful assessment at course, program, and institutional levels.
• Foster significant, long-lasting learning for students.
• Participate in campus and college governance by serving on committees.
• Participate in professional development, student, and other educational activities in accordance with college policies.
• Demonstrate respect for the rights and needs of students and for staff, colleagues, and the teaching profession.

Benefits

• Certificated employees contribute to STRS, a retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level