Biological Sciences Instructor

WHAT YOU’LL DO Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. There is currently one full-time, tenure-track position at Moorpark College that will begin during the Spring 2027 semester. Please note that all academic employees of the District are scheduled depending upon staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, dual enrollment (high school), or off-site assignments may be made with consent of faculty member, management or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined. WHERE YOU’LL WORK Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education. Moorpark College is one of the most beautiful community colleges in California. Set on 150 acres, the campus is nestled in the foothills on the southeastern flank of Ventura County, about 40 miles from UCLA, and approximately 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara. It is also a short drive from CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands, and California Lutheran University. Moorpark College was recognized as an Aspen Prize Finalist in 2023 and ranked fourth in the nation by the Aspen College Excellence Program. Known for transfer of students to public and private universities, Moorpark College has the highest number of Associate Degree for Transfers among California community colleges its size. Moorpark College has the distinction of being recognized as a Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity in each of the last five years. A Hispanic Serving Institution, it has an excellent reputation for preparing minority and economically disadvantaged students for university transfer and career success. Moorpark College’s signature career/technical programs include nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, and exotic animal training which incorporates the world-renowned Teaching Zoo. The college also offers a dynamic range of classes and programs in the visual and performing arts, and its pristine athletic fields and mild climate provide an excellent home for our student athletes. Moorpark College has received numerous grants including a $2.9 million Department of Education Title V grant in 2020 for its Project STEM Impacto, which develops student cohorts in biology, biotechnology, and computer network systems engineering. Moorpark College student outcomes demonstrate that education inspires and transforms communities. More information can be found on the Moorpark College website . WHO WE ARE The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students. The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability. Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. E Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate. E Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record. E Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery. E Participate in curriculum and program development; update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes. E Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization. E Attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings; may participate in articulation and matriculation related activities. May provide work direction to others. Perform related duties as assigned. E = Essential Duties Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook . 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*; OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential. The following degrees qualify for a degree in a biological science: Anatomy (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to anatomical sciences, etc.); Animal Behavior; Bacteriology; Biology (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to biological sciences, cellular biology, behavioral biology, developmental biology, environmental biology, wildlife biology, etc.); Biomedical Sciences; Bio-sciences (and types thereof, including but not limited to biotechnology, molecular biosciences, etc.); Botany (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to botanical sciences); DVM(doctor of veterinary medicine); Ecology (and any derivative or type thereof); Embryology; Endocrinology; Evolution; Genetics (and any type thereof, including but not limited to molecular genetics); Immunology; Infectious diseases; Life Sciences; Microbiology; Neurobiology (and derivatives of "neuro," including but not limited to neuroscience, neurology, etc.); Organismal Biology (and any type thereof, including but not limited to araneology, entomology, herpetology, ichthyology, mammalogy, mellicology, mycology, nematology, ornithology, parasitology, primatology, etc.); Pathology; Physiology (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to physiological science, molecular physiology, cellular physiology, etc.); Virology; Zoology (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to zoological sciences, vertebrate zoology, invertebrate zoology, etc.) All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If you have completed your education at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section below titled “Foreign Transcripts” for additional information. *EQUIVALENCY The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as listed above, but feel they possess such equivalent qualifications, are encouraged to complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency with their application for review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee. Example : Minimum Qualifications state: “Master’s degree in agriculture”. Candidate’s transcripts state: “Master’s degree in agricultural science”. Since the degree on the candidate’s transcripts in the example does not EXACTLY MATCH the degree listed in the minimum qualifications section, this candidate MUST complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency