Instructor in Biological Sciences, Initial Focus: Anatomy & Physiology (Part-Time Pool

Position

Instructor in Biological Sciences, Initial Focus:
Anatomy & Physiology (Part-Time Pool) — Ventura County Community College District

• Salary: $0.00 Annually
• Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
• Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA
• Department: Districtwide/Temporary
• Closing: Continuous

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD’s three colleges — Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College — offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The district is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to the success of all college students and promoting an inclusive educational and work environment.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in employment practices that discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance-mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services and resources as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes; provide timely feedback to student inquiries in class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of enrollment, attendance, progress, course curriculum, and outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials in collaboration with discipline faculty; order materials to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials in line with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate in committees and meetings at department, division, campus, and district levels.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related…