Biological Sciences Instructor Full-Time Faculty

Salary: $64,675.63 - $110,635.78 Annually
Location : Lancaster, CA
Job Type: Faculty-10 months
Job Number: RN23-55
Department: Math/Science/Engineering
Opening Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date: 2/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
RANGE: Placement on the applicable salary schedule is commensurate with education.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Fall 2024
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of Intent
Current Resume
Scanned Copy of Transcripts
Two Letters of Professional Reference
DESCRIPTION
This position is a full-time tenure track, 10 month classroom teaching assignment in the Math, Science and Engineering Division. The current teaching load is 15 lecture hour equivalents per semester. Faculty are also responsible for 5 office hours per week and are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development and campus committees is expected. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and/or hybrid format, evening and or Saturday classes.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Teach 15 lecture hour equivalents per semester in Biological Sciences using various teaching methods including demonstrations and active learning strategies.
• Maintain 5 office hours per week, including regular posted office hours, which are accessible to students.
• Responsible for preparation time.
• Participate in faculty/division meetings; yearly program review; curricular planning, development, and implementation; student learning outcomes: data collection and writing action plans, program learning outcomes, development, assessment, and implementation; evaluation of educational programs; and college governance to advance the college's mission and strategic goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR Equivalent.

• Antelope Valley College Equivalency: No Equivalency available

AND a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (Assembly Bill 1725; Education Code 87360).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.
• Teaching experience that reflects culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Successful experience teaching microbiology and cellular/molecular biology at the college or university level.
• A strong "generalist background" and teaching experience in the field of microbiology and cellular/molecular biology including Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.
• Teaching experience and academic background in one or more of the following: recombinant DNA techniques, cell and tissue culture, immunology, bioinformatics applied microbiology.
• Experience using a learning management system (LMS)
• Teaching methods that include inquiry-based teaching and course-based undergraduate research.

OTHER INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCESS
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference dated within the last year.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by February 18, 2024.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or
missing documents will not be considered.
VISA
AVC does not sponsor visas.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661)722-6311.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
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Antelope Valley Community College District offers a comprehensive benefit package including sick leave, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
More detailed information regarding benefit package eligibility will be presented at the time of employment offer.
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