Biology Adjunct Instructor - Ecology Environment

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Position Title Biology Adjunct Instructor
- Ecology and the Environment

Description of Position

The Los Medanos College Biology Department seeks an enthusiastic teacher to become part of our adjunct instructional faculty. Currently, we are looking to staff an in‑person section of Ecology and the Environment (Bio Sc 007), which is a 4-unit course and includes 3 hours of lecture (Wednesdays 9:35am-12:45pm) and 3 hours per week of lab (Fridays 9:35am-12:45pm) on the Pittsburg campus.

Inquiries

Contact Kyle Hanks or Jill Bouchard, Biology Department Co‑Chairs, by email (jbouchard, khanks)

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Faculty

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number F01377

# of Openings

# of Openings 1

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65)

Position Status

Position Status Temporary

EEO Job Category

EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Employee Group Part-Time Faculty

Department

Department L5010-Biological Sciences

Discipline Biological sciences

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
• 2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
• 3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
• 4. meeting with students outside of class;
• 5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• 6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
• 7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member;
• 8. maintaining accurate academic records;
• 9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

• Master’s degree in any biological science OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any biological science AND master’s degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR
• The equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

A combination of education and/or teaching experience that would enable the candidate to effectively teach an introductory-level course in ecology with concurrent lab.

• Excellent teaching ability
• Community college teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively in an extraordinarily diverse community of coworkers and/or students
• An attitude that will put students and colleagues at ease, characterized by intellectual humility, kindness, acceptance of others’ faults and points of view, patience, and a generosity of spirit.

Job Open Date: 10/28/2026

Job Close Date: 12/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

Employment Begins: SP27

# of Months 4 months/semester

Employee Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
• - Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• - Dental and vision
• - Flexible spending (125) plan
• - Life and long-term disability insurance
• - Employee Assistance Program
• - Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• - Sabbatical Leave
• Additional Benefits:
  The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
• Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the…