Part- Time Faculty - Marine Biology

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in the following subject area for spring 2027:

BIOL-10: FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY
BIOL-17/18: MARINE BIOLOGY

Faculty job responsibilities include the development of class curriculum to meet the requirements detailed in the Course Outlineof Record, conducting office hours at regularly scheduled days andtimes, and the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, orweekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line orhybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online orhybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of awaiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in biological science; OR
• Bachelor's degree in biological science AND a Master'sdegree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine sciences; OR
• The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process toexplain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above ; OR
• Valid California community college instructor credential inappropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 ( per California Education Code 87355 ); AND
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic,socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and of individuals with disabilities.

• Community college or equivalent teaching experience in biologylecture and laboratory courses.
• Community college or equivalent teaching experience in marinebiology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of evidence-based pedagogical practices that promote student success.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with classified staff to plan laboratory activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support the success of students with widely diverse educational backgrounds and abilities.

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $110.17 - $146.27 (lecture/extensive lab) per hour depending on education and experience.

This is a part-time, temporary position for the 2027 spring semester, beginning February 2027. Assignments may include off-site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card uponhire.

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working…