Instructor in Biological Sciences; Part-Time Pool

Position Overview

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for future consideration for part‑time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher‑order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Master’s in any biological science, or Bachelor's in any biological science and a Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science, or the equivalent; or possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.
• Degree titles must match the titles listed in the qualification section exactly; if not, candidates must submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency. Eligible degree titles include (but are not limited to) Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Bacteriology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Botany, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), Ecology, Embryology, Endocrinology, Evolution, Genetics, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Neurobiology, Organismal Biology, Pathology, Physiology, Virology, Zoology and associated sub‑fields.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.