Biological Sciences Instructor; Focus: Microbiology) Temporary Non-Tenure Track

Salary:

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty:
Non-Tenure Track

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Location:

Ventura College (Ventura CA), CA

Department: VC
- Academic Affairs

Closing: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives.

There is currently one temporary full time,non-tenure-track position at Ventura College for the Spring 2027 semester.

All academic employees are subject to assignment in any college of the District depending upon staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, or off-site assignments may be made with consent of faculty member, management or when special conditionsexist on a campus as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT agreement.

Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and
30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura - so close to the ocean that there is aclear view of the Channel Islands from several spots oncampus.

More information can be found on the Ventura College website.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County.

VCCCD's three colleges
- Moorpark College, Oxnard College,and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development,and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, andskills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that adiverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage inany 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.

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• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, otherinstitutions 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…