Biology Instructor

Position: Full-Time Biology Instructor
Definition

Full-Time Faculty Position (1.0 FTE)

Tenure-Track with Benefits

Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Current Salary Range*: $70,502.18-$

* Initial placement above step 6 requires Superintendent/President approval.

Full-Time Faculty Salary

Schedule:

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Assignment

Start Date:

Fall 2026 Semester

About Gavilan:

Located in the heart of California between San Jose and Monterey, Gavilan College's main campus in Gilroy serves a diverse student population in a beautiful South Bay community with deep agricultural roots. In addition, we offer a variety of courses at our new full-service, state-of-the art Hollister campus as well as specialized programs at our San Martin and South San Jose locations.

Gavilan is proud to meet the needs of our growing community, offering high-quality education in 54 transfer-related fields and 48 industry-relevant career pathways; in  we awarded more than 1,450 degrees and certificates.

As a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 60% Latinx student population, we are committed to achieving educational equity for all students. We work to provide students with a rich and relevant learning experience that emphasizes student engagement in and out of the classroom, encouraging students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds to realize their goals and become socially responsible leaders. Gavilan College fosters justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through its Principles of Community.

As a member of our community, you will join us in valuing the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the principles of democratic citizenship. When you join our team at Gavilan College, you will become part of an innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners.

The Position:

Gavilan College seeks qualified applicants for one full-time, tenure-track, 10-month faculty position teaching Biological Science beginning August 2026.The assigned teaching schedule will comprise a variety of biology lecture/lab courses and may include teaching days, evenings, and/or weekends in various modalities and campus locations. Faculty are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position.

Participation in professional activities, curriculum development, and campus committees is expected. The individual selected will share leadership roles with other full-time instructors in coordinating and developing curriculum, using culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and coordinating the overall Biology program.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Ideal Candidate:

Gavilan College is committed to recruiting individuals that embody our Principles of Community by:

* actively demonstrating a commitment to understanding and serving community college students who are diverse in socioeconomics, culture, ability, age, and ethnicity;

* committing to collaboration, effective communication and the development of strong working relationships;

* promoting purposeful inclusion of all groups and the free exchange of ideas in a respectful, trusting and considerate environment; and

* prioritize equity in developing and strengthening curriculum, programs, and student support services.

The ideal candidate for this position is an educator who actively embraces building a Biology program to serve populations historically underrepresented and underserved in higher education. With knowledge of both the strengths embodied by our diverse students and the barriers they face, the ideal candidate is well-poised to teach, support, and mentor Gavilan students. In addition, the ideal candidate is able to demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community.

They are committed to ongoing professional growth, engage in curriculum development and outcomes assessment, and collaborate with colleagues on initiatives that enhance student success and persistence.

Essential Duties

* Teach 14-16 lecture-equivalent hours per semester, which will include in-person instruction at the Hollister and Gilroy campuses as well as online teaching; may include evening and weekends. May also include teaching Dual Enrollment (high school) and/or Higher Aspirations (justice impacted) program courses, as needed.

* Create inclusive, student-centered learning environments that support the growth and success of diverse learners through thoughtful course preparation, effective teaching methodologies, and meaningful feedback.

* Cultivate relationships with students to support their growth through office hours and regular interaction (both in person and online).

* Create, assess, and update curriculum to meet the needs of diverse students in all modalities.

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