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Biology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track) Madera Community College
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Biology Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure Track) Madera Community College
Closing Date: 2/11/2026 at 11:55 PM
Campus Location: Madera Community College
Start Date: 12/23/2025
Essential Functions At Madera Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college.
The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourage positive race‑consciousness and embrace human difference;
Support institutional practices that develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
Strategically build support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across both internal and external communities.
Madera Community College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Madera Community College.
Teaching Responsibilities
Teach both lecture and laboratory classes in Biology including majors, developmental, and transfer level courses, human anatomy and human physiology;
Maintain instruments used in teaching Biology and teach the principles and applications of Biology instrumentation;
Assist in the coordination of laboratory facilities and assure the availability of supplies and equipment;
Evaluate and mentor part‑time instructors;
Implement appropriate practices to develop writing skills at all levels;
Participate in the accreditation process;
Communicate effectively with students and staff;
Develop classroom presentations using multimedia tools;
Advise students participating in college/district committees;
Cooperate with regard to scheduling classes between colleagues in the same pathway;
Participate in student recruiting and mentoring activities;
Participate in curriculum and program review and/or development or revision, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed;
Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off‑campus and large group instruction classes as needed;
Otherwise fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities of faculty as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice within the classroom.
Master's in any biological science; or
Bachelor's in any biological science and master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; or
A valid California Community College Credential; or
The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).
Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level;
Broad based academic background in biology;
Knowledge of current laboratory safety procedures;
Experience in maintaining instruments used in teaching biology;
Experience serving on committees;
Knowledge and experience in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes;
Commitment to professional growth including demonstrated willingness to improve teaching methodology;
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities;
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students, including developing, remixing, and adapting open educational resources;
Related work and professional experience;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students;
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
Conditions Of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary And Benefits Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher's Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure
Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection advisory committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview.
Interviews tentatively scheduled as follows:
First level interviews the week of March 9, 2026;
Final interviews the week of March 23, 2026. The selection advisory committee will rate responses to interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the "recommended candidates". These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interviews.
A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval.
EEO Statement State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
SCCCD EEO Plan For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243-7100. For information on Madera Community College or State Center Community College District, visit www.scccd.edu.
Submission of Application Submission of application and related materials is the applicant's responsibility and must be submitted through the district's online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re‑advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.
Additional Information This is a full‑time, tenure‑track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.
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Campus Location: Madera Community College
Start Date: 12/23/2025
Essential Functions At Madera Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college.
The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourage positive race‑consciousness and embrace human difference;
Support institutional practices that develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments;
Strategically build support for and participation in equity‑related initiatives across both internal and external communities.
Madera Community College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Madera Community College.
Teaching Responsibilities
Teach both lecture and laboratory classes in Biology including majors, developmental, and transfer level courses, human anatomy and human physiology;
Maintain instruments used in teaching Biology and teach the principles and applications of Biology instrumentation;
Assist in the coordination of laboratory facilities and assure the availability of supplies and equipment;
Evaluate and mentor part‑time instructors;
Implement appropriate practices to develop writing skills at all levels;
Participate in the accreditation process;
Communicate effectively with students and staff;
Develop classroom presentations using multimedia tools;
Advise students participating in college/district committees;
Cooperate with regard to scheduling classes between colleagues in the same pathway;
Participate in student recruiting and mentoring activities;
Participate in curriculum and program review and/or development or revision, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed;
Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off‑campus and large group instruction classes as needed;
Otherwise fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities of faculty as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice within the classroom.
Master's in any biological science; or
Bachelor's in any biological science and master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; or
A valid California Community College Credential; or
The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).
Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level;
Broad based academic background in biology;
Knowledge of current laboratory safety procedures;
Experience in maintaining instruments used in teaching biology;
Experience serving on committees;
Knowledge and experience in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes;
Commitment to professional growth including demonstrated willingness to improve teaching methodology;
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities;
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students, including developing, remixing, and adapting open educational resources;
Related work and professional experience;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students;
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
Conditions Of Employment 178 duty days per year.
Salary And Benefits Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher's Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure
Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection advisory committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview.
Interviews tentatively scheduled as follows:
First level interviews the week of March 9, 2026;
Final interviews the week of March 23, 2026. The selection advisory committee will rate responses to interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the "recommended candidates". These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interviews.
A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval.
EEO Statement State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.
SCCCD EEO Plan For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243-7100. For information on Madera Community College or State Center Community College District, visit www.scccd.edu.
Submission of Application Submission of application and related materials is the applicant's responsibility and must be submitted through the district's online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re‑advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.
Additional Information This is a full‑time, tenure‑track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.
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