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Biological Sciences Instructor & Anatomy/Physiology Instructor at Mt. San Jacinto College

Application Deadline

2/6/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
12/19/2025
Contact
Brittany Sandner
951-487-3161
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
$81,647.23 - $117,283.39 Annually
Length of Work Year
10 months/176 contract days
Employment Type
Full Time

Requirements / Qualifications

We have an exciting opportunity for three (3) positions. One (1) Biological Sciences Instructor position located at our campus in Menifee, CA, one (1) Biological Sciences Instructor (Anatomy & Physiology) position located at our campus in Menifee, CA, and one (1) Biological Sciences Instructor (Anatomy & Physiology) position located at our campus in Temecula, CA. Mt. San Jacinto College District seeks to hire these instructors to teach and develop courses in Biological Sciences or Anatomy & Physiology respectively. These are full-time tenure-track academic positions. The ideal candidates are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes. Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. These are full-time tenure-track academic positions. These Academic assignments require 176 service days per academic year. While two of these vacancies are expected to be at the Menifee Valley Campus and the third position to be at the Temecula Valley Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The start date for these positions will be Fall 2026 (August)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) Transcripts, include a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable) Cover Letter (Optional) Petition for Equivalence (Optional) Additional Transcripts ***The degree(s) listed on your conferred transcript(s) must precisely align with the degree titles specified in the Chancellor’s Handbook and as outlined below. If the degree title on your transcript varies from the specified title, your application will be considered as not meeting the minimum qualifications. In such cases, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Petition for Equivalence. For more information and access to the petition form, please visit the MSJC Academic Equivalency webpage*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. A Master's degree from an accredited institution in any biological science; (attach transcripts) OR 2. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any biological science; (attached transcripts) AND A Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; (attached transcripts) OR 3. The equivalent

Requirements / Qualifications

We have an exciting opportunity for three (3) positions. One (1) Biological Sciences Instructor position located at our campus in Menifee, CA, one (1) Biological Sciences Instructor (Anatomy & Physiology) position located at our campus in Menifee, CA, and one (1) Biological Sciences Instructor (Anatomy & Physiology) position located at our campus in Temecula, CA. Mt. San Jacinto College District seeks to hire these instructors to teach and develop courses in Biological Sciences or Anatomy & Physiology respectively. These are full-time tenure-track academic positions. The ideal candidates are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes. Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. These are full-time tenure-track academic positions. These Academic assignments require 176 service days per academic year. While two of these vacancies are expected to be at the Menifee Valley Campus and the third position to be at the Temecula Valley Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The start date for these positions will be Fall 2026 (August)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) Transcripts, include a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable) Cover Letter (Optional) Petition for Equivalence (Optional) Additional Transcripts ***The degree(s) listed on your conferred transcript(s) must precisely align with the degree titles specified in the Chancellor’s Handbook and as outlined below. If the degree title on your transcript varies from the specified title, your application will be considered as not meeting the minimum qualifications. In such cases, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Petition for Equivalence. For more information and access to the petition form, please visit the MSJC Academic Equivalency webpage*** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. A Master's degree from an accredited institution in any biological science; (attach transcripts) OR 2. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any biological science; (attached transcripts) AND A Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; (attached transcripts) OR 3. The equivalent

Comments and Other Information

***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered*** DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Strong academic preparation in Biological Sciences -or- Anatomy & Physiology as evidenced by relevant undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework including scientific research and/or relevant work experience. 2. Recent (within 5 years) and continuous teaching experience in Biological Sciences -or- Anatomy & Physiology at an accredited community college or other higher education institution. 3. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and to remain current in Biological Sciences -or- Anatomy & Physiology. 4. Demonstrated experience teaching in the Canvas or equivalent Learning Management System in various disciplines including evolution, biodiversity or ecology. 5. Demonstrated experience with diverse anatomy and physiology teaching modalities, including cadaver-based dissection and instruction, physiology laboratory tools, and Canvas or equivalent Learning Management System. Please click on the "Links Related To This Job" to view job details. You must apply on the MSJC job board. Please refer to the Application Procedures in the job announcement for required documents.

Comments and Other Information


***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered*** DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Strong academic preparation in Biological Sciences -or- Anatomy & Physiology as evidenced by relevant undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework including scientific research and/or relevant work experience. 2. Recent (within 5 years) and continuous teaching experience in Biological Sciences -or- Anatomy & Physiology at an accredited community college or other higher education institution. 3. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and to remain current in Biological Sciences -or- Anatomy & Physiology. 4. Demonstrated experience teaching in the Canvas or equivalent Learning Management System in various disciplines including evolution, biodiversity or ecology. 5. Demonstrated experience with diverse anatomy and physiology teaching modalities, including cadaver-based dissection and instruction, physiology laboratory tools, and Canvas or equivalent Learning Management System. Please click on the "Links Related To This Job" to view job details. You must apply on the MSJC job board. Please refer to the Application Procedures in the job announcement for required documents.