Biology; Cell & Molecular Instructor

Overview

Solano Community College values the diversity of our community and is committed to honoring and empowering all of our students. We seek highly motivated applicants who excel in their chosen fields and are committed to working with students from our communities. We invite student-oriented applicants who provide culturally responsive teaching, use a strength-based approach centered on students, and are committed to continuous improvement of instructional effectiveness.

Solano Community College District is a single college district that serves one of the most ethnically and racially diverse counties in California. Located on the ancestral lands of the Patwin people, Solano Community College’s Fairfield campus is in the heart of Suisun Valley midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. We also serve students at centers in Vallejo and Vacaville, at Travis Air Force Base, and at three correctional facilities.

Our facilities include a new library and learning center, science labs, and lecture rooms.

We invite you to join us in providing equitable and anti-racist education that honors and empowers the students of Solano Community College.

Students learn in modern science teaching laboratories. The Biotechnology/Science Building in Vacaville hosts state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, and the Fairfield campus features a new Science Building. Cell and Molecular Biology is a central component of the Biology Program and serves as a portal to other science fields like biotechnology. The department offers a robust Biology Majors’ Program and teaches non-majors General Education biology courses.

The Biomanufacturing Bachelor of Science Degree is centered at the Vacaville facility, one of only four such degrees in the state.

We want instructors who care about students, equitable pedagogy, and the future of our community. We are looking for individuals who are creative and innovative in achieving these goals.

The candidate will participate with departmental colleagues in developing and expanding the curriculum in cell and molecular biology and other fields for course delivery on the Fairfield campus, the Vacaville Center, and the Vallejo Center. The successful candidate will work collegially with faculty and staff in the department and the District. Assignments may include primary teaching responsibilities at various District locations, for day or evening courses.

The ability to use and expand the use of technology and active learning strategies in the classroom and laboratory is also expected. Teaching duties will include face-to-face instruction. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.

We anticipate the first round of interviews to be conducted in-person the week of March
6. Second round interviews are tentatively set for early April. All dates are subject to change.

To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the Final date to receive applications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is important that the application be thorough and detailed. Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate. The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.

Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the final candidate has been completed. Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted. Finalists will be invited to a second interview with the Superintendent/President.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide instruction in one or more areas of biology, primarily cell and molecular biology.
• Ensure safety by following, implementing, and enforcing all safety rules and standards of the department.
• Develop and expand the cell and molecular portion of the Biology program as well as the Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing degrees and certificates.
• Develop, review, and maintain currency of curriculum for the cell and molecular course in collaboration with other instructors and the articulation officer.
• Provide instruction in accordance with established program course outlines of record; inform/advise students about program requirements; evaluate and provide timely verbal and written assessments of student performance; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit required reports and documents; maintain student attendance and scholastic records.
• Collaborate with other full-time instructors to coordinate curriculum and mentor adjunct faculty in these courses.
• Support department and division goals through program review, curriculum development, revision, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assist in recruiting students and promoting the Biology and Biotechnology programs through college-sponsored events, student clubs, and outreach.
• Participate in the development,…