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Location

San Francisco, CA | United States

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Job description

Posting Summary

Posting Type
Wide Distribution

Department
Biology

Campus
Ocean Campus

Location

Job Category
Faculty (Credit Program)

Salary (Applicant View)
Rate is set in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for hourly assignments. Currently the rate upon entry is from $85.23 to $93.01 per hour depending upon placement.

TEMPORARY , PART - TIME POOL
EC §87482

Appointment Type
Faculty - Part-Time

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Start Date

End Date

Position Description
Teach in-person lecture/lab sections in Biology courses that are typically taught at City College of San Francisco such as Human Anatomy, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, General Biology, Human Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Nutrition, Human Physiology, and Zoology (See Minimum qualifications).

Job Duties

1. Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes in-person at any District Campus as part of assigned workload.

2. Participate in on-going biology curriculum development, including the upgrading of course outlines, student-learning objectives and development of innovative and effective laboratory exercises and demonstrations.

3. Maintain standards of professional knowledge, conduct, and ethics appropriate to the position, the department, and the College.

4. Communicate and work effectively and amicably with colleagues in the department, contribute to the organization and maintenance of models; slide collections, laboratory equipment and materials relevant to the teaching of biology classes.

5. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

City College of San Francisco Minimum Requirements:
1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientations, disabilities, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).

2.

For HUMAN ANATOMY :
Earned Master’s Degree or higher in Human Anatomy from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*;
OR
Earned Master’s Degree in a Biological Science from an accredited institution with a minimum of 24 semester units of upper division or graduate level coursework in Human Anatomy including each of the following areas: Gross Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Embryology, and Mammalian Physiology; OR THE EQUIVALENT*.

FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY :
Earned Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology or Cell Biology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*;
OR
Earned Master’s Degree in any Biological Science with concentration in Molecular Biology or Cell Biology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*;
OR
Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology or Cell Biology from an accredited institution AND earned Master’s Degree in any Biological Science from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*.

FOR ECOLOGY :
Earned Master’s Degree or higher in Ecology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*; OR
Earned Master’s Degree or higher in Biological Science with a concentration in upper division/graduate coursework in Ecology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*.

FOR GENERAL BIOLOGY :
Earned Master’s Degree or higher in Biological Science from an accredited institution with upper division and graduate level coursework in all or most of the principal sub disciplines covered in General Biology, Ecology, Evolution, and Human Biology; OR THE EQUIVALENT*.

FOR GENETICS :
Earned Master’s Degree in Genetics from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*;
OR
Earned Master’s Degree in Biological Science with at least twelve semester units in Genetics from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*.

FOR MICROBIOLOGY :
Earned Master’s Degree in Microbiology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*;
OR
Earned Master’s Degree in Biological Science with concentration in Microbiology from an accredited institution; OR THE QUIVALENT*;
OR
Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from an accredited institution AND earned Master’s Degree in any Biological Science from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*.

FOR NUTRITION :
Earned Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Dietetics and Food Administration from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*;
OR
Earned Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND Masters degree in Chemistry, Public Health, or Family and Consumer Studies/Home Economics; OR THE EQUIVALENT*.

FOR HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY :
Earned Master’s Degree in Human Physiology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT*;
OR
Earned Master’s Degree in a Biological Science from an accredited institution with a minimum of 24 units of upper division or graduate level coursework in Human Physiology, including significant work with basic electronic or other Human Physiology laboratory equipment; OR THE EQUIVALENT*

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant’s transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master’s degree also need to claim education equivalency. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your “major” from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the “Equivalency Application Form” link.]

Desirable Qualifications

1. Course completion in Biological Sciences courses typically taught at a community college/level as indicated by academic transcripts and professional activities.

2. Experience in teaching college level biology lecture and lab courses for biology and general education students.

3. Demonstrated skills in the use of chemical and biological equipment and techniques routinely encountered in biology laboratories (applies to lab courses only).

4. Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate and explain biological data and concepts in a classroom setting to a diverse student body.

5. Demonstrated ability to design, organize, and run laboratories in biology (applies to lab courses only).

6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively in team teaching situations.

Benefits

Application Procedure
To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant’s background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties. Clearly indicate the specific instructional area(s) for which you are qualified to teach. (See position description for list of courses).

2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.

3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement “See Resume” is not acceptable.

4. Three (3) references -Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties, specific to this type of position.

5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant’s CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [ NOTE : Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]

6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of “diversity statement” with a “teaching philosophy” document will be automatically disqualified.)

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco, and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, Tony Brown at [email protected] at (415) 452-5123 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).

City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees participate in the Covid Safety Campaign. All employees must demonstrate proof of Covid vaccination. New hires must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement
It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS / HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, Tony Brown at [email protected] at (415) 452-5123.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AC00131P

Job Open Date
09/19/2023

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
09/19/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Contact
Joe Reyes, PhD. Department Chair of Biological Sciences

Contact Phone/Extension
4152393581

Contact Email
[email protected]

Special Instructions to Applicant

AMENDED TO REFLECT UPDATE IN CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TITLE 5/ EEO / ADA .

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. Invited applicants attend interviews at their own expenses.

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