Biology Instructor, Full time - Tenure Track

Job Description:

Biology Instructor, Full time - Tenure Track

Description

Yuba College is seeking an equity-minded, dynamic, collaborative, and innovative Instructor to serve as Biology Faculty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES : The person selected will be expected to:• Organize and instruct, both lecture and laboratory course in biological sciences for both majors and non-majors with an emphasis in General Biology general biology for majors and human physiology. • Teach and organize the range of biology course in the Yuba Community College District curriculum;• Undertake responsibility for laboratory, animal, and chemical safety;• Prepare course syllabi and outlines;• Develop and maintain the biology curriculum, including transfer/articulation agreements with colleges and universities;• Teach courses scheduled at various times, including possibly day and/or evening classes. • Work cooperatively with staff in related disciplines;• Provide guidance to a Science Laboratory Technician;• Participate in department, division, and college-wide committees and meetings; and• Participate in the shared-governance process.• Teach in multiple modalities including fully online (asynchronous), hybrid, and face-to-face.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES : The person selected will be expected to have knowledge and skills in Biology, including:• Teaching Biology;• Biological Hazards;• Microscopy;• Quantitative Techniques;• Varied Teaching and Learning Strategies for human physiology/majors biology.• Biotechnology Techniques • Online Teaching Practices Essential Duties Summary REQUIRED DUTIES :Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Biological Sciences at California Community Colleges: (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications must be from accredited institutions.) • 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• Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of Biological Sciences. Desired/Preferred Qualifications DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Preference may be given to applicants with:• Masters or Higher in Biological Science;• Teaching experience and/or professional background in Biology and human physiology;• Teaching experience dealing with the special needs of students who are not majoring in science. • A commitment to the needs of a diverse student population at all levels of biology;• Background in the use of computers and scientific technology in the classroom/laboratory.• Experience conducting molecular biology techniques such as polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis. Physical Demands Range/Step Class 2, Step 1 - Class 7, Step 10 (New Hires will not be placed higher than step 10) Salary Range $70,971 to $113,905 /YR.(Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty) Benefits Information Additional Resources:
- About The Yuba Community College District - Certificated Benefits Overview- Certificated Benefit Summary and Rates- Certificated Salary Schedule EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Board Policies
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity

Closing Date/Time: 2026-04-06

Salary:

$70,971 to $113,905 /YR.(Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty)