Instructor in Biotechnology; Part-Time Pool

Instructor in Biotechnology (Part-Time Pool)

Job Type: Part‑Time Faculty
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Location:

Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA
Department: MC - Student Learning
Closing:
Continuous

• 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.E
• 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.E
• 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.E
• 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.E
• 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.E
• 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.E
• 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.E
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.E
• 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.

Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or engineering, and two years of full‑time related professional experience OR the equivalent OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.
Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience includes teaching experience. The requirement is for the stated number of years of full‑time experience or the equivalent in part‑time experience. Unpaid experience may be counted if it entailed responsibilities substantially similar to those of relevant paid positions in the field.

A "year" means that period of time which in that occupation is accepted by contract or general agreement as a regular work year for that occupation on a full‑time basis.

The district may consider certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field as equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as specified are encouraged to complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency with their application for review.

If coursework was completed at a foreign institution not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, a full evaluation of the foreign transcript must be included with the application. A copy of the…