Job Details
Full Time Instructor, Biology
Full Time Instructor, Biology
Victor Valley College
Salary: $67,886.00 - $142,425.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-488 FTINBIOL09
Location: CA 92395, CA
Department: Biology
Closing: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Functions
FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 5, 2025
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT
10-Month Tenure Track Position
COMPENSATION:
Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teaching various courses in the Biology department, with emphasis in organismal biology.
- Working with other faculty in designing new laboratory activities and revising existing laboratory activities.
- Participating in program and curriculum development, student learning outcomes and assessment, as well as the department mission statement, master plan, and master plan updates.
- Teaching scheduled classes and performing related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities.
- Complying with District policies and procedures in the performance of all duties.
- Participating in staff development activities and keeping up with the latest news and developments in the biological sciences.
- Serving on area and college-wide committees as necessary to support and enrich the instructional program.
- Demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues.
- Promoting the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
- Maintaining a visible presence on campus in order to be available to regularly and actively participate in department meetings, organizing biology major's club, and other activities.
- Providing critical feedback on all assignments.
- Participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's in any biological science OR bachelor's in any biological science AND master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three (3) years of teaching experience preferred at Community College level.
- Ability to teach two or more of the following: Organismal Biology, Zoology, Comparative Invertebrate Anatomy, General Biology and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy.
We will be using the guidelines set out by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (cccco.edu)
If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2500.
In addition, some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of college coursework in Organismal Biology, Zoology, Comparative Invertebrate Anatomy, General Biology, and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
Ability to work well with others
Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
Ability to teach various modalities, including online, hybrid and face-to-face
Ability to interact with others (faculty, staff, students, administration)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.
Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at School Jobs with your username and password.
A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating Agencies This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service
5. Letters of recommendation
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vvc/jobs/4860791/full-time-instructor-biology
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