Part- Time Faculty - Cell/Molecular Biology

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting
applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in the
following subject area for spring 2027:

BIOL-110: CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Faculty job responsibilities include the development of class
curriculum to meet the requirements detailed in the Course Outline
of Record, conducting office hours at regularly scheduled days and
times, and the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching
and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of
institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and
vibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or
weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line or
hybrid with required distance education certification assignments
are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or
hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance
education certification process is required or submission of a
waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach
quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College
that support students to achieve their educational goals through
collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade
groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with
related instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in biological science; OR

Bachelor's degree in biological science AND a Master's degree in
biochemistry, biophysics, or marine sciences; OR

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required
qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the
Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to
explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those
above ; OR

Valid California community college instructor credential in
appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 ( per California
Education Code 87355 ); AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community
college students and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Community college or other undergraduate teaching experience in
cell and molecular biology lecture and laboratory courses,
preferably at the majors' level.

Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of evidence-based
pedagogical practices that promote student success.

Willingness to work cooperatively with classified staff to plan
laboratory activities.

Demonstrated ability to work with and support the success of
students with widely diverse educational backgrounds and
abilities.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

SALARY:

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a semester basis
according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on
cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning
rate is $110.17 - $146.27 (lecture/extensive lab) per hour
depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the 2027 spring
semester, beginning February 2027. Assignments may include off-site
locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to
verification of all information provided on the employment
application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected
for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate
of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or
Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the
United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon
hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must
contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days
prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation
Request (maxient.com)

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing
date:

• Online application:

https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic

• Cover letter describing how applicant meets the

qualifications.

• Resume including educational background, professional

experience, and related personal development and
accomplishments.

• Pertinent transcripts (PDF format only) as stated in the

required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic
records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and
degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must
be loaded as ONE PDF document.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United
States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an
equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation
service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited
institution within the USA. For information on transcript
evaluation services, please visit:
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf .

5. Evidence of a valid community college credential, if applicant
holds one.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents submitted or uploaded for a
previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must
submit the required documents for each position you apply for by
the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete
application. Applications with an incomplete status will not
receive consideration. You may check the status of your
application online.

If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by
email at hr@elcamino.edu .

Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we
highly recommend that you do not wait until the last
day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical
matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete
the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close
promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).

JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino
College has published an Annual Security Report and all required
statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statistics
for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes
and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning
campus safety and security. The information is also available in
printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select
locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can
provide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at
310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing
an educational and employment environment in which no person is
subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived
race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over
40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including
pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital
status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any
other basis as required by state and federal law.