Job Details

Overview

The Biology Department at Contra Costa College is hiring part-time instructors to teach Nutrition (BioSc 160, 3 units). This is a lecture-only class. We offer in-person as well as online sections.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction in accordance with approved course outlines.
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records, and submit them according to published guidelines.
• Prepare and grade classroom assignments and examinations, and inform students of their academic progress.

Qualifications

Education: Masters in any biological science OR Bachelors in any biological science AND Masters in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR a Masters in Nutrition or Nutritional Science OR the equivalent. If you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, complete the Masters Degree Discipline Equivalency form in the application packet.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience teaching science classes at the community college level; experience with teaching using technology, including remote education platforms.

Desirable qualities: extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership, passion for teaching, and ability to communicate effectively with students to help them achieve educational goals.

• Experience in teaching science classes at the community college level.
• Experience with teaching using technology, including remote education platforms.

Position Details

Location: Contra Costa College

Posting Number: F01265

# of Openings: 2

Pay rate: Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).

Position Status: Temporary

EEO: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: C7002-Biological Sciences

Discipline: Biological sciences

Open Dates: 09/26/2025

Close Dates: 10/31/2025

Open Until Filled: No

How to Apply

Submit all application materials online. Provide unofficial transcripts for screening. Follow the districts instructions for equivalency, foreign degree evaluations (NACES), and document submissions. All application materials become the property of the district.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, followed by interviews and demonstrations as appropriate. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts and other required clearances.

Equal Opportunity

The district is committed to equal access and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. See the job posting for full EEO statement.

Supplemental Questions

• Tell us how you meet the minimum job qualifications: (A) Masters in any biological science OR (B) Bachelors in any biological science AND Masters in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR (C) Masters in Nutrition or Nutritional Science OR the equivalent.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency) - Optional
• Application for Equivalency - Optional
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4

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