Biotechnology Instructor (PT)

Solano Community College • Fairfield, CA

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About The Position

Solano Community College seeks qualified applicants for an ongoing pool of temporary, part-time teaching assignments in its biotechnology department. Assignments may be available in biotechnology and biomanufacturing during any semester, including summer, with anticipated start months of August, January, and June. Positions are filled as needed, and courses may be scheduled during the day, evening, on weekends, or in condensed formats. Classes or instructors may change based on enrollment needs.

The College is particularly interested in instructors with laboratory skills who can contribute to its biotechnology certificate and associate degree programs and its biomanufacturing bachelor’s degree program. Online teaching requires training and approval. Adjunct faculty teaching an assignment of at least 40% may receive paid office hours during fall and spring; summer assignments do not include paid office-hour status.

The instructor teaches biotechnology classes with an emphasis on biomanufacturing, following established course outlines and academic standards. The successful candidate is broadly trained in biotechnology and/or biomanufacturing, uses varied teaching methods that foster critical thinking and problem solving, maintains laboratory safety, and supports students from diverse backgrounds, including students with disabilities. The role also includes participation in co-curricular activities, special events, department and school projects and meetings, professional growth, and College governance. The position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or engineering.
• Two years of full-time related professional experience.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Approachable personality and sensitivity to students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory skills.
• Broad knowledge of major areas of biotechnology and/or biomanufacturing.
• Knowledge of bioreactor operation, downstream processing, and the business and regulatory aspects of biotechnology is preferred.
• Online teaching interest; training and approval are required to teach online for Solano College.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in biotechnology with an emphasis on biomanufacturing.
• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
• Create and follow a course syllabus and inform students about course requirements.
• Prepare and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner.
• Meet administrative timelines and submit required documents and reports.
• Maintain student attendance and scholastic records.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Adhere to college academic requirements and standards, especially laboratory safety.
• Encourage learning and use multiple teaching methods, including critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, special events, department and school meetings and projects, professional growth activities, and College governance.

Benefits

• Paid office hours may be available to adjunct faculty teaching an assignment of 40% or more in fall and spring semesters; they are not available for summer placements.

What This Job Offers

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