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Position Information
Job Title
Biological Sciences Instructor, Full time - Tenure Track
Location
Lake County Campus - Clear Lake, CA
Job Description
Woodland Community College is seeking an equity-minded, dynamic, collaborative, and
innovative Instructor to serve as Biology Faculty at our Lake County Campus. This is an open position: we are seeking an instructor who can guide and expand a biology program primarily geared toward nursing and other allied health care programs.
Lake County Campus, located in Clearlake CA, is one campus of Woodland Community College. The area is an excellent choice for quality of life with close proximity to the Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument for outdoor recreation, a burgeoning farm to fork movement, and access to Napa and Sonoma Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Lake Campus serves over 2000 unduplicated students annually in multiple associate and certificated programs. The pre-health occupations pathway is the largest program at Lake County Campus. The campuses of Woodland Community College are proud of their innovative, student-centered faculty and partnerships with employers, local school districts, and four-year colleges in the broader service area. The small college setting of Lake campus provides an advantage for faculty and staff to adapt to new instructional methods and processes and to foster strong interdisciplinary collaborations that benefit students.
Woodland Community College seeks a strong, well-rounded, equity-minded biology educator for the Lake County Campus. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or potential to be an excellent instructor at a community college and can provide leadership or contribute positively in areas such as: development of the biology program and curriculum; keeping course offerings up-to date and relevant; staying abreast of and communicating the current trends in STEM education; collaborating with area high schools; and contributing to oversight of the biology lab, especially the cadaver lab.
Essential Duties Summary
The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds through effective communication and collaboration.
As a full-time faculty member, this individual will be expected to organize and teach lecture and labs in all areas of biology, including but not limited to:
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of and ability to understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the opportunities and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Biology at California Community Colleges:
• Possess a master's degree in any biological science OR
• Bachelor's in biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics or marine science OR
• The Equivalent
The District has adopted equivalency procedures which enable applications by individuals not possessing qualifications listed above. Applicants who do not have the exact minimum qualifications listed above are encouraged to include a completed Equivalency Form with their application. The form, policy, and procedures can be found at https://www.yccd.edu/central-services/hr/forms/ For more information on equivalencies contact the Human Resources office at 530-741-8733.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Range/Step
Class 6 Step 1-10
Salary Range
$65,590 - $95,002
Benefits Information
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
1. In the interview, consideration will be given by the Selection Committee to factors other than education and experience, including, but not limited to, apparent personal development, ability to work with others, initiative, and sensitivity.
2. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the administration has acted upon the Selection Committee's recommendation for employment.
3. The District reserves the right to investigate past employment records, including contacting former employers.
4. The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for a position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate Qualified Applicant Pool.
5. As required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the Yuba Community College District, the Personnel Services and Human Resources Development Office is required to maintain an Equal Employment file, which will yield the composition of application flow by ethnic identification, gender and disability. This information will not be used as part of our recruiting process.
6. IMPORTANT: Any misstatements or omissions of material facts in this application or an interview may be cause for dismissal, if employed.
EEO Statement
As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.
Posting Detail Information
Internal vs. External
External
Posting Number
AS758P
Open Date
Close Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is open to Full Time YCFA Tenured Members from Monday January 22 - Monday February 5, 2024.
External applicants are welcome to apply during the in-house recruitment process. However, external applications will not be considered until the in-house recruitment period has ended.
EQUIVALENCY: Applicants must meet YCCD minimum qualifications by the filing date or have been awarded equivalency by the District prior to the publication of the Recruitment Announcement.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing foreign transcript services.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment is dependent upon Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance; all fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates and serves the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code. All prospective employees shall be required to provide verification of TB test.
WORKING CONDITIONS: In accordance to Board Policy, smoking is prohibited in the facilities and on the grounds of Yuba Community College District.
WORK DAY, WORK WEEK, and WORK YEAR: The District has the right to establish work day, work week, work year; hours of positions within the District may vary.
Position Information
Job Title
Biological Sciences Instructor, Full time - Tenure Track
Location
Lake County Campus - Clear Lake, CA
Job Description
Woodland Community College is seeking an equity-minded, dynamic, collaborative, and
innovative Instructor to serve as Biology Faculty at our Lake County Campus. This is an open position: we are seeking an instructor who can guide and expand a biology program primarily geared toward nursing and other allied health care programs.
Lake County Campus, located in Clearlake CA, is one campus of Woodland Community College. The area is an excellent choice for quality of life with close proximity to the Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument for outdoor recreation, a burgeoning farm to fork movement, and access to Napa and Sonoma Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Lake Campus serves over 2000 unduplicated students annually in multiple associate and certificated programs. The pre-health occupations pathway is the largest program at Lake County Campus. The campuses of Woodland Community College are proud of their innovative, student-centered faculty and partnerships with employers, local school districts, and four-year colleges in the broader service area. The small college setting of Lake campus provides an advantage for faculty and staff to adapt to new instructional methods and processes and to foster strong interdisciplinary collaborations that benefit students.
Woodland Community College seeks a strong, well-rounded, equity-minded biology educator for the Lake County Campus. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or potential to be an excellent instructor at a community college and can provide leadership or contribute positively in areas such as: development of the biology program and curriculum; keeping course offerings up-to date and relevant; staying abreast of and communicating the current trends in STEM education; collaborating with area high schools; and contributing to oversight of the biology lab, especially the cadaver lab.
Essential Duties Summary
The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds through effective communication and collaboration.
As a full-time faculty member, this individual will be expected to organize and teach lecture and labs in all areas of biology, including but not limited to:
- anatomy and physiology, microbiology, general biology, and bioscience.
- The successful candidate will be expected to organize and teach a diverse curriculum and engage in culturally responsive and accessible pedagogy.
- They will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policies; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters; develop and assess student learning outcomes; and perform other instructional-related duties as assigned.
- As part of a community of educators, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing equity and diversity.
- Evening, weekend, distance education, and off-campus instruction may be part of the contract. The college offers courses in in-person, online, hybrid, and point-to-point interactive modalities.
- The successful candidate will be able to utilize instructional technologies effectively for inclusion and accessibility.
- Provide effective instruction, work collaboratively to develop and maintain curriculum with faculty, and participate in professional development and college governance.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of and ability to understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the opportunities and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Biology at California Community Colleges:
• Possess a master's degree in any biological science OR
• Bachelor's in biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics or marine science OR
• The Equivalent
The District has adopted equivalency procedures which enable applications by individuals not possessing qualifications listed above. Applicants who do not have the exact minimum qualifications listed above are encouraged to include a completed Equivalency Form with their application. The form, policy, and procedures can be found at https://www.yccd.edu/central-services/hr/forms/ For more information on equivalencies contact the Human Resources office at 530-741-8733.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
- Capacity to innovate curriculum to meet contemporary needs of professional fields;
- Successful use of online instructional technologies;
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience teaching biology to community college students in an equity minded and inclusive manner.
- Preference may be given to applicants with excellent collaboration skills working with department faculty and academic support programs and student services.
Physical Demands
Range/Step
Class 6 Step 1-10
Salary Range
$65,590 - $95,002
Benefits Information
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
1. In the interview, consideration will be given by the Selection Committee to factors other than education and experience, including, but not limited to, apparent personal development, ability to work with others, initiative, and sensitivity.
2. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the administration has acted upon the Selection Committee's recommendation for employment.
3. The District reserves the right to investigate past employment records, including contacting former employers.
4. The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for a position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate Qualified Applicant Pool.
5. As required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the Yuba Community College District, the Personnel Services and Human Resources Development Office is required to maintain an Equal Employment file, which will yield the composition of application flow by ethnic identification, gender and disability. This information will not be used as part of our recruiting process.
6. IMPORTANT: Any misstatements or omissions of material facts in this application or an interview may be cause for dismissal, if employed.
EEO Statement
As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.
Posting Detail Information
Internal vs. External
External
Posting Number
AS758P
Open Date
Close Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is open to Full Time YCFA Tenured Members from Monday January 22 - Monday February 5, 2024.
External applicants are welcome to apply during the in-house recruitment process. However, external applications will not be considered until the in-house recruitment period has ended.
EQUIVALENCY: Applicants must meet YCCD minimum qualifications by the filing date or have been awarded equivalency by the District prior to the publication of the Recruitment Announcement.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing foreign transcript services.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment is dependent upon Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance; all fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates and serves the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code. All prospective employees shall be required to provide verification of TB test.
WORKING CONDITIONS: In accordance to Board Policy, smoking is prohibited in the facilities and on the grounds of Yuba Community College District.
WORK DAY, WORK WEEK, and WORK YEAR: The District has the right to establish work day, work week, work year; hours of positions within the District may vary.
