Biological Sciences Adjunct Assistant Professor Pool

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following : teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information :

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper / graduate level units earned, and / or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here .

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Specific courses offered may vary by campus. Courses for this assignment may include :

• BIOL 100 Introduction to Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology
• BIOL 320 Field Botany
• BIOL 349 Applied Microbiology : Scientific Literacy through Practical Uses of Microbiology

To view a complete list of courses for each discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage specific to each campus :

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must include the equivalency review request form detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and / or professional experience is the equivalent of the degree(s) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please visit our website for the form and information on the equivalency determination process.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit :

Letter of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts from College / University and / or Foreign Transcript Evaluation ( see additional instructions )

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS :

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.