Biology Instructor Tenure Track Madera Community College

Overview

Biology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track) Madera Community College
State Center Community College District

Closing Date: 2/11/2026 at 11:59 PM
Campus

Location:

Madera Community College
Start Date: 08/05/2026

• Providing instruction in Biology on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:
• Teaching both lecture and laboratory classes in Biology including majors, developmental, and transfer level courses, human anatomy and human physiology;
• Maintaining instruments used in teaching Biology;
• Teaching the principles and applications of Biology instrumentation;
• Assisting in the coordination of laboratory facilities and assuring the availability of supplies and equipment;
• Evaluating and mentoring part-time instructors;
• Implementing appropriate practices to develop writing skills at all levels;
• Participating in the accreditation process;
• Communicating effectively with students and staff;
• Developing classroom presentations using multimedia tools;
• Advising students participating in college/district committees;
• Cooperating with regard to scheduling classes between colleagues in the same pathway;
• Participating in student recruiting and mentoring activities;
• Participating in curriculum and program review and/or development or revision, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
• Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of faculty as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and

• 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 Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.

• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level;
• Broad based academic background in biology;
• Knowledge of current laboratory safety procedures;
• Experience in maintaining instruments used in teaching biology;
• Experience serving on committees;
• Knowledge and experience in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes;
• Commitment to professional growth including demonstrated willingness to improving teaching methodology;
• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students including developing, remixing, and adapting Open Educational Resources;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

178 duty days per year.

Starting annual salary is $71,054 - $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher s Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection advisory committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the…