Instructor - Biology jobs in Oakland, CA

Posting Number: F00916
Location: San Ramon Campus
Salary:

Description of Position:
DVC inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students.

To further this work, DVC is looking for to fill our hiring pool for Non-Majors Biology (1 position) and Oceanography (1 position).

Inquiries:
John Polos (jpolos@dvc.edu)

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: S4750 - Science

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Masters in any biological science OR

Bachelors in any biological science AND Masters in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science

OR the equivalent

Desirable Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to student learning and demonstrated commitment to promoting the success of all students in an open-access learning environment,

Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to motivate and teach community College students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, preparation, learning styles, and/or disabilities,

Commitment to professional growth and development, to innovation and improvement of teaching, and to assuming faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment,

Background in biological science, environmental sciences, marine biology or oceanography.

Job Open Date: 10/19/2022
Job Close Date: 12/12/2022
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Spring 2023
# of Months: 5