Part-Time Instructor of Biology - School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics - Modesto Junior College

Part-Time Instructor of Biology

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in the Biology department. The ideal candidate will share MJC's commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population. MJC currently serves about 24,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. The successful candidate will join a college already fully engaged in exploring new wrap-around student support services and innovative pedagogical techniques to improve equity and overall student success.

The successful candidate will join a biology department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Scope of Assignment:
The successful candidate will join a biology department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent. Determined by California State Chancellor's Office. The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.

Desirable

Qualifications:

Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity. Enthusiasm for the learning process. Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues. Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives. Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity. Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.

Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively. Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

Example of Duties:
Teaching lower division college courses in first and second year college biology. Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines. Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements. Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress. Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.

Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement. Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity. Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory requirements. Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.

Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.