Part-Time Anatomy Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Anatomy Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach Anatomy (see description): BIOL 250 ANATOMY (4) Minimum of 48 lecture hours and 48 lab hours plus 16 hours by arrangement per term. Prerequisite: college-level biology course with a grade of C or higher. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 848 and completion of READ 400, or 405 with a grade of C or higher OR concurrent enrollment in READ 400, 405, OR appropriate skill level as indicated by the reading placement tests or other measures. Description: Structure of the human body. Laboratory study and dissection of the human male and female. (Primarily intended for students of nursing, physiotherapy, physical education, and related fields such as chiropractic. Elective for pre-dental, pre-medical, and pre-veterinary students.) Extra supplies may be required. Students may take either the BIOL 250-260 or the BIOL 265-266 series. (AA: Area E5a, CSU: Area B2+B3, UC: Area 5B+5C*)
2. Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development
3. Consult with students during scheduled office and lab hours
4. Maintain expertise in current technologies and techniques
5. Perform other professional duties as are required by contract and general institutional needs

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. Successful teaching techniques that engage students in their learning, motivate students to develop higher-order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress
2. Currency in the discipline and related technology appropriate to instruction

Skills and Abilities:

1. Academic preparation for, or successful experience in, teaching anatomy, preferably at the college level
2. Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals, and ideals
3. Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
4. The capacity to reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and to examine its effects critically
5. Skill and experience to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
6. Communicate effectively in both written and spoken language
7. Work independently and as part of a team
8. Use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals
9. Experience in and commitment to the use of computer-based technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment, and willingness to expand this technology

Job Requirements:

• Possession of a Master's or above in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's 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.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

a) Degree Equivalence
The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

1. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and
2. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

c) Professional Achievement Equivalence
The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information:

Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits:

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.