Part-Time Biology Instructor; Pool

Part-Time Biology Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows:

• Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) – $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour.
• Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) – $103.85 up to $151.07 per hour.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

• Teach all courses offered in the biology curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours.
• Maintain expertise in current technologies.
• Serve as a member of division and college committees.
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs.

• Successful teaching techniques that engage students in their own learning, motivate students to develop higher order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress.
• The teaching profession, its goals and ideals.
• The role and purpose of the community college.
• Computer-based technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment.

• Academic preparation for, or successful experience in, teaching biology, preferably at the college level.
• Commitment to maintain currency in the discipline, and related technology appropriate to instruction.
• The capacity to reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and to examine its effects critically.
• Skill and experience to motivate students from a broad spectrum of cultural, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken language.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.
• Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing across the curriculum.
• Willingness to expand the use of computer‑based technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment.

• Possession of a Master’s or above in any biological science OR Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s or above in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent (see below).
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Degree equivalence:
  Degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline, equivalent in level, breadth, depth, and rigor.
• Academic background equivalence:
  At least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field, with equivalent breadth, depth, and rigor.
• Professional achievement equivalence:
  Evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field, demonstrating preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California, with options to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Closes: 6/30/2026

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