Biological Sciences (Anatomy & Physiology) Instructor Adjunct Lecture Continuous

Salary: $74.06 - $80.09 Hourly
Location : Lancaster, CA
Job Type: Adjunct-Classroom
Job Number: RN20-52
Department: Math/Science/Engineering
Opening Date: 04/28/2021
Closing Date: Continuous
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Establish a Pool
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of Intent
Current Resume
Scanned Copy of Transcripts
Two Letters of Professional Reference
RANGE: Adjunct instructors are hired on a semester basis and are paid per lecture hour equivalent (LHE). Minimum - $74.06 (less than a masters) and Maximum - $80.09 (Doctorate)
DESCRIPTION
Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following Biological Sciences descipline.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline.
• Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, and/or off-campus sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must meet one of the following:

• Most current Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community Colleges: Master's in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent. (Academic Affairs Division, California Community Colleges)

• Antelope Valley College Equivalency: No Antelope Valley College Equivalency

AND a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (Assembly Bill
; Education Code)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A specialization in Anatomy and Physiology as evidenced by relevant coursework in one or both fields
• Previous community college or college level teaching experience, including graduate teaching assistantships in anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of and experience with current anatomy laboratory materials and methods that includes the use of animal and cadaver specimens.
• Laboratory experiences that demonstrate knowledge of current methods used in designing and teaching hands-on human and animal physiology experiments, including the ability to use a variety of equipment for the acquisition and analysis of physiological data.
• Knowledge in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods, including inquiry-based learning into the curriculum, is highly desired.

OTHER INFORMATION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ

• Each recruitment is conducted independent from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.
  1. This includes, but is not limited to, submitting transcripts for all college coursework or degrees when requested to do so within a job announcement.
  2. All out of the country transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications.
     • Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable.
  3. If letters of recommendation are required, letters must be current within two years, signed and dated from individuals having knowledge of your professional experience.
  4. Typing certifications must be current within one year and must include name, date and net words per minute (NWP).
  5. For those disciplines with established Academic Senate's approved equivalency: complete the Supplemental Equivalence Request form (If applicant is applying based on an equivalency and is requesting review)
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.