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Biological Sciences: Contract Instructor-College Credit
San Diego Community College District
Closing Date: 8/25/2025
Position Number: 002885
Location: San Diego Miramar College
Position Type: Academic
The Position:
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Closing Date: 08/25/2025 Open Until Filled No Classification Title Biological Sciences: Contract Instructor-College Credit Working Title Biological Sciences: Contract Instructor-College Credit Recruitment Limits Location San Diego Miramar College Pay Information Class 1, Step C - Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44- $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT - College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.
Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.
The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 - Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits. Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE Job Duration 10 Months Position Number: 002885 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty Range (na) Position Type Academic Department Biology The Position San Diego Miramar College is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biology, with an anticipated start date in Spring 2026. Located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area, Miramar College is one of four institutions within the San Diego Community College District. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and may include day, evening, Saturday, and/or off-campus assignments. The selected candidate must be flexible and willing to adjust workdays and hours according to departmental needs.
As a student-ready institution committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), San Diego Miramar College encourages all qualified applicants to apply. We are especially interested in candidates who are passionate about serving students at a California community college and who demonstrate a strong commitment to student access, equity, and success.
We are a fast-growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution (MSI) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.
The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,972 [African American (5%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (
• Complete the online application including all of the Supplemental questions;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• List of Courses Taken (Use a computer-based software program to create a PDF of this table). Note: You are required to attach this document as the "List of Courses Taken" document as part of the application process. You may only upload a PDF file. Create a table listing all courses you have taken in biological sciences. Please use the following title for the columns of your table:
• Course Title & Number
• Academic quarter or semester taken
• Lower, upper, or grad level class
• Lecture and/or lab
• Grade received*
• List of Courses Taught (Use a computer-based software program to create a PDF of this table.) Note: You are required to attach this document during the "List of Courses Taught" step of this application process. You may only upload a PDF file. Create a table listing all biological sciences courses you have TAUGHT from highest level to lowest level courses. Please use the following title for the columns of your table:
• Course Title & Number
• Type of Institution where the course was taught, please only use HS, CC or 4-Yr,
• Number of semesters or quarters that you have taught each course,
• Instructor of Record or TA
• Mode of instruction (face-to-face, hybrid, online or lab)
• Name of the Institutions that the course was taught
• Number of students in the class
• List of Professional Development Activities. List up to 10 activities, including workshops, classes, and/or conferences that you completed post Master's degree. These should be related to teaching and learning in biology. Note: You are required to attach this document within the "Computer Table 1" step of this application process. Make this list with three columns headers:
• Name of activity,
• Length of time in participation
• Highlight skills and/or knowledge you gained from these activities.
• Three professional references. These individuals will be contacted prior to the second-round interview with the College President and Vice President (Within the Application)
• Unofficial undergraduate transcripts.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable). *Information will not be included with your application during the screening process. The information will only be reviewed before the interview process.
Unofficial Transcripts will not be included with your application during the screening process. The unofficial transcripts will only be reviewed before the interview process. Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments) Rd 1 interview: 10/23-24/2025 Conditions of Employment: SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
• Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND,
• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.
EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement or http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements website for further information. Additional Information: Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment. Posting Number AC01131 Indicate budget number(s)
Major Responsibilities:
• Teach introductory and allied health biology lecture and lab courses (i.e. General Biology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and/or Human Physiology) to the standards of the department and college.
• Participate in Biology department meetings and committees as needed.
• Assist with curriculum revision and course/program assessments.
• Work collaboratively with all faculty and staff.
• Maintain course office hours and office hours for student advisement.
• Participate in various college and/or district committees which promote participatory governance.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of a community college instructor in accordance with district guidelines and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's in any biological science
OR
Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science
OR
the equivalent
Desired Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have:
• Relevant upper division and/or graduate credit coursework in the biological sciences with a broad biology background.
• Demonstrated experience and success in planning, preparing, and teaching allied health courses appropriate for the community college environment (i.e. General Biology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and/or Human Physiology).
• Demonstrated abilities to integrate innovative practices and methodologies in teaching and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated currency in the field through professional development activities with emphasis in DEI or culturally responsive teaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge or leadership experience in writing, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating new curriculum, coursework materials and laboratories using current technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with students, colleagues, administrators, and other staff.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in working collaboratively to advance the broad goals of the College including, but not limited to knowledge and experience with Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and Program Review processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and teach effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
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Pay Information:
Class 1, Step C - Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44- $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT - College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.
Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.
The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 - Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6377839
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
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