Biology Professor

Biology Professor

Salary: $88,554.00 - $ Annually
Job Type: Full-time Faculty - Tenure-Track
Job Number: 7049-f-11/25
Closing: 2/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA
Department: Sciences

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. The district provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

We are seeking a qualified and equity-minded candidate to fill a full-time, tenure‑track position in the Biology Department beginning August 2026. Assignments may include evening classes and teaching at any of the Sequoias Community College District Campuses:
Visalia, Hanford and/or Tulare. Participation in governance through committee assignments is encouraged.

College of the Sequoias offers lecture‑lab pay parity, as well as overload and large lecture compensation that may be additional.

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who can serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, including those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.

• Teach Frontiers in Biology with lab and Plant Biology with lab, both for non‑science majors. Additional offerings may be based on expertise and preference.
• Maintain office hours, engage with campus culture, participate in departmental responsibilities, and foster an equitable atmosphere respectful of diversity district wide.

• Master's in any biological science OR Bachelor's in biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, marine science, bioengineering, agricultural biology, or biomedical sciences OR equivalent.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse backgrounds of community college students pursuant to Title 5 §53022.
• Equivalency documents may be submitted if educational minimum is not met.

• Teaching experience in General Biology and Plant Biology/Botany for majors or non‑majors.
• Experience designing and implementing biology lab experiences in a college classroom.
• Experience with the community college environment and/or a primarily teaching institution.
• Graduate and/or undergraduate coursework related to General Biology, Plant Biology/Botany, Animal Biology, Cell Biology, and Ecology.
• Ability to incorporate student learning outcome objectives within courses and programs.
• Successful experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to develop instructional activities, course syllabi, assessments, and related materials.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development.

• Completed online application.
• Equity Narrative.
• Letter of interest addressing the Desirable Qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work (summary if not in English). Official transcripts required upon employment.
• Equivalency documents if necessary.
• Two recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies.

Timeline:
Application review will begin after the closing date. First‑level interviews on 03/25/26; second‑level interviews on 03/26/26.

For questions regarding this position, contact Nancy Yanes at nancyy or (559) 737‑4886.

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, medical condition, genetic condition, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, marital status, military or veteran status, or ancestry.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H‑1B visas.