Microbiology/General Education Biology Professor (Hanford Campus)

Salary: $64,795.00 - $85,427.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time Faculty - Tenure-Track
Job Number: 5774-f-03/19
Closing: 4/29/2019 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Hanford, CA
Department: Biology
Division: Science

General Description
College of the Sequoias Community College District is seeking a candidate to fill a full-time, tenured-track position in the Biology Department beginning August 2019.

College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting faculty who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Job Duties
The primary teaching assignment will be in Microbiology and General Education Biology. Other teaching assignments may include biology courses as determined by the District. Assignment will be on the Hanford Campus and may include evening and/or weekend classes.

Participation in the governance of the College by way of committee assignments is expected. Other responsibilities include maintenance of a number of office hours, full participation in departmental responsibilities and the willingness to create and/or participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equality which is respectful of diversity campus wide.

Qualifications
The candidate must meet the following criteria. The degree must be from an institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or the equivalent. If the candidate holds a Ph.D. in a biological science, the candidate will be considered to have met the minimum requirements.

• Master's degree in any biological science OR
• Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR
• The equivalent AND
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Note: If claiming equivalency, please complete and submit the appropriate Equivalency paperwork found at: http://www.cos.edu/About/HumanResources/Pages/Equivalency-Policy.aspx. Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application, by the recruitment deadline. Please submit as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of this application.

Desirable Qualifications
The Biology Department is looking for evidence of the following:

• Teaching experience in Microbiology and General Biology.
• Experience in designing and implementing microbiology lab experiences in a college classroom setting.
• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Graduate and/or undergraduate coursework related to Microbiology.
• Familiarity with the educational needs of community college students pursuing Nursing and Allied Health careers.
• Experience in and/or commitment to working with students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, academic and disability backgrounds.
• Evidence of ability to use a variety of teaching strategies and assessment methods that encourage retention while successfully challenging a diverse student population.
• Ability to make a positive contribution to the instructional program at College of the Sequoias by developing instructional activities, course syllabi, and other necessary materials.
• Ability to incorporate student learning outcome objectives within courses and programs and assess those outcomes.

Experience with or interest in alternative instructional modes.


Application Procedure
To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• Online COS application
• Diversity Statement (included in the Supplemental Questions)
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter), which addresses the Desirable Qualifications.
• Resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. (If transcripts are not in English, include a summary of courses and grades). Official transcripts are required upon employment.
• Equivalency documents (if necessary)
• Two (2) recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies. If submitting confidential recommendations letters from a third party please forward letters to normach@cos.edu. Please do not submit a reference list in lieu of letters of recommendations.

Recruitment Analyst: Norma Chavez (559)737-6237

*Partial reimbursement for travel costs may be available for applicants traveling more than 200 miles for an interview.




Full-time faculty members enjoy a number of benefits while working at the College of the Sequoias. These benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for more information, please visit "Employee Insurance" on COS' Human Resources webpage at: http://www.cos.edu/About/HumanResources/Pages/Insurance.aspx
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (STRS or PERS)

01 The candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• Master's degree in any biological science
• Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science
• The equivalent- Note: If claiming equivalency, please complete and submit the appropriate Equivalency paperwork found at: https://www.cos.edu/en-us/Human-Resources/Documents/Hiring%20Procedures/AP%207211%20-%20Equivalency.pdf#search=equivalency. Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application, by the recruitment deadline. Please submit as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of this application.

02 Do you meet the following; Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

• Yes
• No

03 Please provide a statement about yourself that specifically demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large.

04 I acknowledge that I have read the Job Flyer and submitted all required material under "Application Procedures". *If you are missing any of the required material your application will not be submitted for review, and will be considered an incomplete application.

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Two Letters of Recommendation - (If submitting confidential letters, please forward to normach@cos.edu)
• Equivalency documents (if necessary)

Required Question



To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/2400604/microbiology-general-education-biology-professor-hanford-campus

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.





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