Biological Sciences - Faculty

Position Overview

Full
- time tenure‑track faculty in Biological Sciences, 10‑month classroom teaching assignment within the Math, Science, and Engineering Division. Current teaching load is 15 lecture hour equivalents per semester. Faculty also hold 5 office hours per week, participate in professional activities, curriculum development, and campus committees. Courses may be taught onsite, online, hybrid, evening, or Saturday.

• Teach fifteen lecture hour equivalents per semester in Biological Sciences using demonstrations, active learning strategies, and other methods.
• Maintain five office hours per week, including regularly posted hours.
• Prepare teaching materials and conduct preparation time.
• Participate in faculty/division meetings, yearly program reviews, curricular planning, student learning outcomes assessment, and college governance to advance mission.
• Engage in faculty professional development and continuing education in pedagogy (traditional & online) and student support, especially equity initiatives.
• Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc.
• Create an environment conducive to effective learning.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written settings.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and others.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
• Travel between district locations as required.
• Use learning management system (LMS).
• Perform other instructional‑related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in any biological science OR bachelor’s in any biological science AND a master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR equivalent.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds (titles 5 and 53024.1).

• Experience working with underrepresented students to reduce equity gaps.
• Experience with culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Successful teaching experience in Biology at the college or university level.
• Generalist background and teaching experience in biology including biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science.
• Teaching experience and academic background in biological science, biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science.
• Experience using an LMS.

Submit the following documents with your online application:

• Application form
• Current resume
• Letter of intent addressing minimum and desirable qualifications
• Scanned copy of official transcripts (equivalency certification for foreign transcripts)
• Two current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year

Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Final date to receive applications:
February 8, 2026
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Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.

• AVC does not sponsor employment visas.
• AVC does not participate in E‑Verify.
• AVC does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F‑1 visa programs.

For accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722‑6311.

Antelope Valley Community College District is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and equitable consideration for all candidates as required by federal and state laws and regulations. For more information visit avc.edu.