Biology Instructor

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Position Information

Position Title

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West Valley College

Position Summary Information

Definition

The Department of Biology is seeking a talented individual to fill the position of Cell and General Biology full-time instructor
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West Valley College is part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District. Designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, West Valley College enrolls over 15,000 students annually and is minutes away from the heart of the Silicon Valley in a beautiful park-like setting on 143 wooded acres. The student population represents diverse communities from the cities of Saratoga, Campbell, and Los Gatos.

Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research webpage.

The college is ranked number one in transfer in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area and number four in California out of 116 community colleges. The college is known for high quality academic and career education programs supported by talented faculty and dedicated classified professionals who bring an equity-minded approach to student success.

As a campus community, West Valley is committed to addressing inequities and injustices, both societal and institutional. The community is dedicated to long‑term equity, social justice, and racial justice work that transforms individuals, the institution, and the greater community.

Under the direction of the Dean of Science and Math, the Biology Department will support new faculty by fostering a strong mentoring network, guidance on instructional expectations, curriculum processes, and helping them develop the professional skills needed for long‑term success at the college.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

Assignment

This is a full-time, 10‑month, tenure‑track faculty position that begins in Fall 2026. Instructional assignments may include day and/or evening classes, Monday through Saturday, as needed and rotate among the Biology faculty. It is expected that over several semesters Cell Biology and all levels of non‑major’s biology courses offered at the college could be taught.

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