Biology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track) Madera Community College

State Center Community College District • Fresno, CA

12h

About The Position

Biology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track) Madera Community College

Requirements

• All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom
• Master’s in any biological science; or Bachelor’s in any biological science and master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; or A valid California Community College Credential; or The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).
• ( Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level
• Broad based academic background in biology
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety procedures
• Experience in maintaining instruments used in teaching biology
• Experience serving on committees
• Knowledge and experience in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes
• Commitment to professional growth including demonstrated willingness to improving teaching methodology
• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students including developing, remixing, and adapting Open Educational Resources
• Related work and professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees