Biology; Biotechnology/Microbiology Assistant Professor
Listed on 2026-02-02
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor, Adult Education
Position Summary
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;
assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; contributing to CTE program specific activities including but not limited to industry engagement, outreach/recruitment efforts, Biotechnology Advisory Committee, and laboratory upkeep and planning; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.
American River College seeks employees who:
- Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
- Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
- Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
- Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy
Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please .
The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:
- BIOL 310 General Biology
- BIOL 440 General Microbiology
- BIOT 307 Biotechnology and Society
- BIOT 305 Introduction to Bioinformatics
- BIOT 301 Biotechnology and Human Health
- BIOT 312 Biotechnology Laboratory Methods - Microbial and Cell Culture Techniques
To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the campus: ARC Programs and Majors
Minimum Qualifications
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- Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
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- Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification.
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