Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Posting Number: F01370
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:
Description of Position:
Diablo Valley College welcomes all learners, enhances the community, and advances equity through high-quality education and support services that empower students to achieve their goals. DVC instructors use pedagogies that close equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To help further this work, DVC seeks a full-time tenure-track assistant professor of Biology to begin August 2027. The successful applicant will be well-qualified to teach BIOL-130 Cellular and Molecular Biology and BIOL-116/117 Human Biology, including lectures and laboratories and will demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community college students.
Inquiries:
Carol Trost (ctrost@dvc.edu)
Position Status: Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty
Department: D3530-Biological Sciences
Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College's shared governance processes.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):Master's in any biological science
OR
Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Marine Science
OR
A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in any biological science
OR
The equivalent.If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e., you do not possess the EXACT degree title listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications, fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application. If you are unsure that you meet the minimum qualifications, please fill out the equivalency petition. https://www.4cd.edu/career/forms/equivalency-application/Academic%20Position%20Application%20-%20Masters%20Degree%20Discipline%20Equivalency%20Form.pdf
If your degree is not conferred by the time you submit your application, you must fill out an equivalency. All foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open-access learning environment of a community college;
2. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and culturally-informed teaching practices;
3. Demonstrated ability and/or commitment to reducing equity gaps college-wide as well as in biology courses;
4. Experience developing effective approaches for teaching in both lecture and laboratory;
5. Master's degree (MA or MS) or Doctoral degree (PhD) in any biological science;
6. Demonstrated excellence in academic preparation and knowledge in Cellular and Molecular Biology and/or Human Biology;
7. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Cellular and Molecular Biology and/or Human Biology;
8. Effective written and oral communication skills;
9. A commitment and ability to work within the department, division, and college community to achieve the goals outlined in the Educational Strategic Plan, which focuses on advancing equity in student goal completion by increasing holistic support and eliminating barriers to success.
Educational Strategic Plan: https://www.dvc.edu/about-dvc/college-plans/educational-strategic-plan
Job Open Date: 10/16/2026
Job Close Date: 01/04/2027
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2027
# of Months: 10 Months
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9912816
The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
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