Biological Sciences Associate; Part-time Instructors - Fall - BIO F

Overview

Biological Sciences Associate (Part-time) Instructors - openings for Fall 2023 - for BIO 202:
Foundations of Biology:
Evolution, Biodiversity, & Organismal Biology

Mira Costa College

For full details and to apply, please review the information below.

Type of Assignment:
Temporary Assignment

Position Details:
The Mira Costa College Biology Department seeks associate instructors to teach on-ground, lecture-laboratory courses in Fall 2023:

BIO 202 - Foundations of Biology:
Evolution, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology

• Semester:
Fall 2023 (August through December)

• Class 1 - Monday & Wednesday mornings at the Oceanside Campus

• Class 2 (potential opening) - Tuesday & Thursday mornings at the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff

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Description:

This course surveys the organismal/meta-organismal half of biological disciplines. Topics include the taxonomy and physiology of prokaryotes and basal eukaryotes; the taxonomy, developmental biology, and physiology of plants and animals; and single-species population dynamics and interspecies interactions in communities. The laboratory emphasizes evolutionary process and mechanism, phylogeny reconstruction, comparative anatomy/physiology/survey of plants and animals, and life history evolution.

Mira Costa College requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to promote a safe and healthful workplace. Unvaccinated employees are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and potential health disruptions. As of August 23, 2021, all employees must submit proof of vaccination or request/receive approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. For more information, visit:
Mira Costa COVID vaccination requirements.

Compensation: $83.03 to $96.25 per hour on the  Associate Faculty Classroom Salary Schedule. Compensation is based on education. To view the current Associate (part-time) Faculty Salary Schedule, see the Mira Costa jobs site and select “Salary Schedules.”

Direct deposit of paychecks is required via electronic funds transfer.

To be considered, submit the following:

If you do not possess the EXACT degree major(s) listed in the Minimum Qualifications, you may submit an equivalency narrative and supporting documentation for department consideration. Instructions for equivalency requests are available here:
Mira Costa equivalency instructions.

All degrees/units used to meet minimum qualifications must be from accredited postsecondary institutions. If your degree/work is from outside the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional agency. See foreign transcript evaluation resources.

Notes:
Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment is contingent upon: proof of vaccination or exemption; TB clearance; work eligibility; fingerprint clearance; and official transcripts or valid CCC credential. The definition of fully vaccinated follows current policy (second dose in a 2-dose series or single-dose vaccine).

The transcripts you attach must state the degree title, major, and date awarded.

Possible qualifying paths:

• Master’s degree in any biological science (note: certain degrees do not qualify and may require equivalency).
• OR bachelor’s degree in any biological science AND master’s degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science;
• OR a valid California Community College Credential in the discipline;
• OR the equivalent.

AND have sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

* If claiming equivalence, follow the equivalency instructions linked above.