Microbiology/General Biology Professor

General Description

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success.Sequoias Community College District is seeking candidates who are qualified and equity-minded to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the Biology Department beginning August 2024.COMMITMENT TO EQUITYSequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment that is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts’ commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.Job Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching General Microbiology and non-majors Biology courses. Possible additional offerings depend on the expertise and preference of the successful candidate and could include other biology classes as determined by the college. Primary teaching assignments will be on the Tulare campus of College of the Sequoias and may include evening classes. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged.Other responsibilities include maintenance of office hours, participation in department and/or division responsibilities, and the willingness to create and participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity, which is respectful of diversity Districtwide. Qualifications

The candidate must meet the following criteria. Master’s in any biological scienceORBachelor’s in biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine scienceOR The equivalentANDDemonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students which pursuant to Title 5 §53022 is a core system competency and job requirement. Note: If you are lacking the exact degree or experience specified in the minimum qualifications, you may apply for Equivalency. For more information about claiming equivalency, please visit the COS HR Website and scroll down to the tab labeled “Equivalency.” Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application, by the recruitment deadline. Please submit as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of this application.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The Biology Department is looking for evidence of the following:

Teaching experience in Microbiology and General Biology

Experience in designing and implementing microbiology lab experiences in a college classroom setting

Teaching experience at the community college level

Graduate and/or undergraduate coursework related to Microbiology

Ability to incorporate student learning outcome objectives within courses and programs, and willingness to use and develop stated objectives and measures

Familiarity with the educational needs of community college students pursuing Nursing and Allied Health careers.

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, implementing practices that specifically result in equitable success rates

Evidence of ability to use a variety of teaching strategies and assessment methods that are equity-minded and encourage retention while successfully challenging a diverse student population

Ability to make a positive contribution to the instructional program at College of the Sequoias by developing instructional activities, course syllabi, and other necessary materials.

Experience with or interest in alternative instructional modes.

Application Procedure

To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• Completed online application.
• Equity Narrative (included in the application packet)
• Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable Qualifications. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
• Equivalency documents (If necessary)
• Two (2) recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies. If submitting confidential recommendation letters from a third party, please have letters emailed to keilar@cos.edu. Please do not submit a reference list in lieu of letters of recommendations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Keila Reynoso at keilar@cos.edu or (559) 730-3920.The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age (40 and above), religious creed, religion, political belief or affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, military and veteran status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas