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. We provide a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Sequoias seeks 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 District’s 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.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and value candidates who can serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in higher education. Candidates should bring equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve all backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Frontiers in Biology with lab and Plant Biology with lab, both intended for non‑science majors. Additional offerings may depend on expertise and preference and could include other biology classes as determined by the college.

Other responsibilities include maintaining office hours, active engagement with campus culture, participation in departmental responsibilities, and creating and sustaining an atmosphere of equity 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.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community college students pursuant to Title 5 53022.

• 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 culture of 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 outcomes and willingness to use and develop objectives and measures.
• Successful experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and use of varied teaching strategies and assessment methods.
• Ability to make a positive contribution to instruction by developing activities, syllabi, assessments, and materials.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development for consistency.

To be considered, applicants must submit all of the following before or by the filing deadline:

• Completed online application.
• Equity Narrative (included in the application packet).
• Letter of interest addressing the Desirable Qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae or resume.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official when employed).
• Equivalency documents if necessary.
• Two recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or competencies.

Application review will begin after the closing date. First‑level interviews on 3/25/26 and second‑level interviews on 3/26/26.

Questions regarding this position, please contact Nancy Yanes at nancyy or .

Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on 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. It does not sponsor H‑1B visas.