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Adjunct - AY26 Biological Sciences Instructor

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PART-TIME POSITION - POOL ANNOUNCEMENT

ADJUNCT - AY26 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES INSTRUCTOR

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled


The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associates' degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu.

POSITION

The LACCD is accepting applications for Adjunct Biological Sciences Instructor positions at our colleges for the 2026 Academic School Years.




The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.



During completion of the adjunct application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate which of LACCD's colleges are of interest for employment. Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with Biological Sciences Department members at one or more of LACCD's 9 colleges. For college locations, please visit the Our Colleges page at http://laccd.edu/About/Pages/Our-Colleges.aspx. Final determination of part-time Biological Sciences Instructor assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
  

• A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
  

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION:

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900 all employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date



DUTIES

The adjunct instructor should be prepared to teach a wide range of Biology courses within the Biological Sciences discipline, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning. The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences.

REMOTE LEARNING

Faculty may be required to conduct classes in a virtual learning environment using Canvas or other methods of remote learning. Applicants with demonstrated certification in Blackboard, Canvas or Course Compass or other online modalities may be given preference.

COMPENSATION

The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $86.85 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.32 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.



APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be required to file an application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s).

For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of interest that describes the applicant's interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;
   
2. Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;
   
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references;
   
4. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts.
   
   Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by
   
   https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies
   

Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for selection of adjunct faculty.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Final determination of part-time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability.

For consideration, please complete the application and attach required documents.

For additional information, please contact AcademicJobs@email.laccd.edu.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the LACCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free from prohibited discrimination in violation of state or federal law on the basis of actual or perceived ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including gender-based sexual harassment), pregnancy, marital status, cancer-related medication condition of an employee, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. Individuals with legally-defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation.



The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.


To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2074







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