Biology Instructor; PT

Position: Biology Instructor (PT)
Overview

Solano Community College is seeking highly qualified applicants for part-time adjunct teaching positions in the biology department. The successful candidate, meeting the minimum qualifications outlined below, will be responsible for teaching various areas of biology. Assignments will be available in the fall, spring, and summer terms. The ideal candidate can demonstrate a wide range of teaching strategies to facilitate effective student learning.

As we actively recruit, we are particularly interested in experienced professionals with expertise in microbiology and general biology. In your cover letter, please highlight your specific areas of expertise and take the time to familiarize yourself with the biology courses offered in our college catalog.

College Environment

Solano Community College values the diversity of our community and is committed to honoring and empowering all of our students. We are seeking highly-motivated applicants who excel in their chosen fields and are committed to working with the 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 two centers in Vallejo and Vacaville, at Travis Air Force Base, and at three correctional facilities.

Our many innovative programs are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including a brand-new library and learning center.

Students who attend Solano Community College are dedicated, persistent, and remarkable individuals who deserve the best opportunities a community college can provide. Our students come from both urban and rural backgrounds, from the military, and other diverse backgrounds. We serve students who represent the following cultures Asian American (6%), Black/African American (13%), Filipino/a/x (10%), Hispanic/Latino/a/x (33%), Pacific Islanders (1%), and, White Non-Hispanic (24%).

We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population and who have an unwavering commitment to equity, especially the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion.

Solano Community College is committed to applying promising practices in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). We are cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students.  

We invite you to join us on our journey to provide equitable and anti-racist education honoring and empowering the students of Solano Community College.

ABOUT THE DIVISION and BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT:

At Solano Community College, students learn biology in our new state of the art science teaching laboratories facilities. The newly completed science building in Fairfield is central structure on the main campus. The Biotechnology/Science facilities in Vacaville were completed in 2017 and have assisted thousands of students in their science education.  Furthermore, the science and mathematics division run classes on the second floor of the Vallejo Center.

The biology department hosts a robust and rigorous Biology majors' program, pre-allied health education, and teaches non-majors general education biology courses.  Microbiology faculty play a central role in teaching students in our Biomedical Sciences certificate and Associates degree program that prepares students for health science professions like nursing, respiratory technology, and other patient care fields.
Cell and molecular biology and microbiology serve as a portal to other science fields like biotechnology.  The most recent addition to our offerings is the Biomanufacturing Bachelor of Science Degree centered at the new Vacaville facility, one of only two such degrees in the state.  

We want instructors who care about students, about pedagogy, and the future of our community.  We are looking for an individual willing to take risks to achieve those goals.

DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will teach a variety of biology courses face-to-face at one of our three main locations. The ability to use and expand the use of technology and active learning strategies in the classroom and laboratory will be expected. Skilled candidates who have strong academic backgrounds, and can demonstrate a variety of teaching strategies, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Safety is a priority at Solano Community College, and the successful candidate will be expected to know, follow, implement and enforce all safety rules and standards of the department.  

The position will also require providing instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations,…