Associate Professor Biology (Microbiology) Stockton Campus

Description San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a full-time tenure track Professor of Biology in the Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics (SECSM) Transfer and Career Path (TrAC). The ideal candidate will share in the college’s commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. College Description San Joaquin Delta Community College District, as part of our Vision, “promotes a climate of respect and authentic engagement. We are culturally responsive to the needs of our diverse student body. We strive to increase and sustain equitable outcomes for all students. We recruit and retain quality employees who reflect the students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.” San Joaquin Delta College is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution serving over 25,000 students in the California Central Valley. The student population is as follows: by ethnicity - 46.7% Latinx, 16.1% White, 17.6% Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander, 8.7% Black/African American, 0.6% American Indian, 4.0% two or more races and 0.8% unknown; by gender - 58.9% female, 39.0% male, 0.1% other, 0.7% non binary, 1.3% unspecified; by transgender - 0.2% transgender; and by age - 22.2% ages 17 or younger, 40.2% ages 18-21, 25.8% ages 22-34, and 11.8% ages 35 and older. Further student demographic data can be found at San Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe haven, regardless of citizenship status, for international, immigrant, undocumented, AB540 eligible, formerly and currently incarcerated, veteran, re-entry, LGBTQIA+ students and students of various learning styles. Job Description Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Professor of Biology will primarily teach Microbiology courses as needed at either the Stockton or Mountain House campuses. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations; also, the candidate will show knowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded and culturally‑responsive practices in the community college setting. Roles and Responsibilities Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines. Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes. Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus‑support services. Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally‑responsive pedagogy. Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity‑minded education. Maintain currency in your field. Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration. Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public. Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures. Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus‑wide committees as part of the shared‑governance process and service area needs of the District. Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours/activities that benefit the student, college, or community. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes. Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success. Provide guidance and direction to Readers, as needed. Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy. 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 Note: Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above. Desirable Qualifications Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above. Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities. Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies. #J-18808-Ljbffr