Biology; Microbiology Instructor

Biology (Microbiology) Instructor

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016573FT |

Location:

Cypress College | Department: CC Science, Engineering, and Math | Employment: 100% Full Time, Tenure Track | Months of Employment: 10 Months Per Year |

Work Schedule:

Full Time, Tenure Track

Open Date: 12/08/2025 | Close Date: 02/12/2026.

• Teach Medical Microbiology lecture and laboratory courses and other related courses to a diverse student population, including maintenance of live cultures.
• Actively participate in training and evaluating adjunct faculty, working with lab technicians, budget planning, scheduling, outreach, and collective decision‑making.
• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees to maintain and improve the instructional program; also pursue appropriate professional development activities.
• Participate in co‑curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the SLO assessment cycle.
• Maintain formal office and campus hours; attend department and division meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to the area of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) to perform duties efficiently, organized, timely.
• Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or historically underserved. Ideal candidate should have experience with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

• Master’s degree in any biological science.
• OR Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science.
• OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• OR Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practices within the classroom.

• College‑level teaching experience in the area of Medical Microbiology or General Microbiology or other biological sciences.
• Experience with contemporary laboratory techniques and teaching methods used in a microbiology laboratory setting.
• Ability to maintain live specimen cultures, demonstrate aseptic laboratory techniques, and provide proper microscopy instruction.
• Knowledge and use of modern technologies and computerized applications in teaching.
• Expertise in culturally responsive teaching in biology, particularly how it relates to the relevance of biology to students’ lives, interests, and communities; demonstrated ability to address equity gaps of underrepresented groups within biology.

Salary Range: $85,541 – $128,379 Annually. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with the…