Biology Adjunct Instructor - Human Biology and Intro to Anatomy and Physiology (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01375

Location: Los Medanos College

Salary:

Description of Position:

The Los Medanos College Biology Department seeks enthusiastic teachers to become part of our adjunct instructional faculty for the Spring 2027 Semester. Currently, we are looking to staff an in-person section of Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (BioSc 30), which is a 4-unit course and includes 3 hours of lecture (TTH 3:30pm-4:55pm) and 3 hours per week of lab (TTH 5:05pm-6:30pm). We are also looking to staff an in-person section of a non-majors Human Biology course, which is a 4-unit course and includes 3 hours of lecture per week (Mondays 3:20pm-6:30pm) and 3 hours of lab per week (Wednesdays 3:20pm-6:30pm).

Inquiries:

Contact Kyle Hanks or Jill Bouchard, Biology Department Co-Chairs, by email (jbouchard@losmedanos.edu, khanks@losmedanos.edu)

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: L5010-Biological Sciences

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;

2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;

3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;

4. meeting with students outside of class;

5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;

7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;

8. maintaining accurate academic records;

9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION:

(1) Master's degree in any biological science OR (2) Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR (3) the equivalent

Desirable Qualifications:

• A combination of education, clinical experience, and/or teaching experience that would enable the candidate to effectively teach an introductory-level course in human anatomy and physiology and human biology, both classes with lab.

• Excellent teaching ability

• Community college teaching experience

• Demonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively in an extraordinarily diverse community of coworkers and/or students

• An attitude that will put students and colleagues at ease, characterized by intellectual humility, kindness, acceptance of others' faults and points of view, patience, and a generosity of spirit.

Job Open Date: 10/28/2026

Job Close Date: 12/14/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: SP27

# of Months: 4 months/semester

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/9937760

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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