This position is a full-time tenure track, 10 month classroom teaching assignment in the Math, Science and Engineering Division. The current teaching load is 15 lecture hour equivalents per semester. Faculty are also responsible for 5 office hours per week and are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development and campus committees is expected. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and/or hybrid format, evening and or Saturday classes.

• Teach fifteen lecture hour equivalents per semester in Biological Sciences (Anatomy) using various teaching methods including demonstrations and active learning strategies.
• Maintain five office hours per week, including regular posted office hours, which are accessible to students.
• Responsible for preparation time
• Participate in faculty/division meetings; yearly program review; curricular planning, development, and implementation; student learning outcomes: data collection and writing action plans, program learning outcomes, development, assessment, and implementation; evaluation of educational programs; and college governance to advance the college's mission and strategic goals.

• Master's degree in any biologicals science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR Equivalent.

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  Antelope Valley College Equivalency: No Equivalency available

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.
• Teaching experience that reflects culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Successful experience teaching Biological Sciences at the college or university level.
• A strong "generalist background" and teaching experience in the field of Biological Sciences including Anatomy and/or Physiology.
• Teaching experience and academic background in one or more of the following: Biological Sciences.
• Experience using a learning management system (LMS)
• Knowledge of and experience with current anatomy laboratory materials and methods that includes the use of animal and cadaver specimens.
• Laboratory experiences that demonstrate knowledge of current methods used in designing and teaching hands-on human and animal physiology experiments, including the ability to use a variety of equipment for the acquisition and analysis of physiological data.
• Knowledge in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods, including inquiry-based learning into the curriculum, is highly desired.

Application Process This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference dated within the last year.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by May 26, 2023.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.

ABOUT AVC

Antelope Valley College (AVC) serves a region known nationally as “Aerospace Valley” and encompasses approximately 3000 square miles in the Los Angeles and Kern Counties of southern California. The region is home to military bases, federal research labs, and all major aerospace contractors. It also houses many innovative private aerospace companies and advance manufacturing companies that need a constant infusion of highly trained STEM professionals. AVC’s service area has the highest density of certificated STEM employees (2.5 per 1000) in the country.

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

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