Biology Instructor (Emphasis in Human Anatomy & Physiology) (Full-time, Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

San Mateo County Community College District

1. Teach medium to large sized lecture/lab sections of biology courses with a primary focus on Biology Majors; including Human Anatomy & Human Physiology, Health Sciences, Biotechnology and Microbiology
2. Maintain office hours, use learning management systems such as Canvas, and build learning communities
3. Develop and practice effective teaching strategies that foster success in students with diverse backgrounds, learning differences, interests, and abilities
4. Develop and maintain expertise in the biological sciences discipline through professional development and participation in professional societies. Faculty will integrate this learning into the curriculum, classroom and campus community
5. Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development, department planning, and program review
6. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology that will enhance offerings of the Biology Department
7. Participate, on an ongoing basis, in the assessment and analysis of student learning outcomes
8. Provide one-to-one and small group support to students at regularly scheduled times
9. Serve as a member of division and college committees
10. Teach courses in various modalities such as face-to-face day and evening classes, online, hybrid, or hyflex as required by the college
11. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs
12. Plan, participate and help/mentor as an advisor for student clubs, activities and undergraduate research

• Possession of a Masters or above in any biological science OR Bachelors in any biological science AND Masters or above in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity minded-practice both within and outside of the classroom

1. Recent successful experience in teaching general education/non-majors, majors general biology, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology and human biology in a community college
2. Experience developing and teaching inquiry-and research-based labs
3. Experience in clinical settings is preferred but not required

1. Enthusiasm for, and understanding of, the role and purpose of the community college
2. Ability to evaluate ones pedagogy and its effectiveness in facilitating student learning
3. Ability to teach both in-person and online courses effectively
4. Demonstrated experience in using various methods to assess student success in the classroom/lab
5. Ability to use teaching methods that engage students, promote critical thinking, and emphasize cooperation and collaboration
6. Experience addressing differential achievement rates among students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds

1. Initiative, and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
2. Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through contributions to your profession, and college/department and division, activities

• Willingness to use multiple measures to gauge student success and participation in the class and labs
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Biology; specifically, Human Anatomy & Human Physiology
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within Biology courses and classrooms
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and amend ones instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students
• Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
• Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices

• Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved disproportionately disadvantaged students in STEM fields?
• How is your teaching approach culturally responsive to the students you serve?
• In your classroom teaching, how have you addressed/created awareness about healthcare related inequities?

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

About San Mateo County Community College District

San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.”

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