Biology Instructor – Glenn Center

October 11, 2024

Butte Glenn Community College District

Description

Full-time, Tenure Track (177 Day 10 Month)
$62,188.32 – $95,497.89 per year 
Probationary (Contract I) Member of Academic Faculty 
Tentative Interview Dates: November 2022 

Tentative Start Date: January 2023 with the option to defer to August 2023 

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: 

The department of Biological Sciences seeks a well-rounded biologist to enhance our expanding program at the newly built Glenn Center. The applicant will join a department committed to excellence in education for our diverse student population in an inclusive, student-centered environment. 

The Biology Department at Butte College is a vibrant crew of 12 full-time and several associate faculty who are committed to serving our diverse student population across several pathways including Allied Health, Biology majors, and general education. We are proud to be one of the departments on campus that offers high–demand courses at three Butte College locations: Main campus, Chico Center, and Glenn Center. 
 
For questions specific to the department or the position, contact the department liaison, Gary Lechner, lechnerga@butte.edu. For other questions, please contact Human Resources. 

POSITION DUTIES: 

In addition to the representative duties listed below, this position is also responsible for: 

  • Teaching Biology course offerings at the Glenn Center in Orland. 

  • Teaching and maintaining curriculum for lecture and lab in Human Anatomy (BIOL 20) and Introduction to Biology (BIOL 01). 

  • Teaching and maintaining curriculum for lecture in Human Biology (BIOL 02).

  • Regular presence at the main campus for mentoring, collaboration, professional development, shared governance, and possible future teaching opportunities. 

 

Butte-Glenn Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Butte-Glenn Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Butte-Glenn Community College District encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Representative Duties

The full-time college instructor is responsible for effective performance in the following areas: 

A.General Scope of Responsibilities 

  • Excellence in teaching and instruction. 

  • Maintenance of professional growth and academic currency. 

  • Carrying out of area, departmental and/or program responsibilities. 

  • Contribution to the College as a whole in the form of college-wide service. 

  • Service to the local community (optional). 

  • Development and assessment of student learning outcomes. 

    • B. Teaching and Instruction – The following duties are representative of the kinds of expectations that are normally required of a full-time Butte College instructor. Certain duties are common to the everyday operational needs of the College while other activities may be required on an as needed basis. All of the duties, however, are common requirements at various times for full-time instructional positions. 

  • Plans for and initiates curriculum improvements. 

  • Plans for and is continually well prepared to teach. 

  • Provides organized delivery of instruction. 

  • Is courteous to and approachable by students. 

  • Instruction is consistent with the stated and approved goals and content of the course. 

  • Sticks to the subject matter of the course. 

  • Shows enthusiasm for the subject matter. 

  • Uses effective motivation to create a personal desire to learn the subject/skill(s). 

  • Uses standards of student evaluation that are clear, fair and followed consistently throughout the course. 

  • Requires levels of instructor and student effort sufficient to the mastery of the subject or skills in the course. 

  • Grades and returns student assignments and tests in a reasonable period of time. 

  • Makes effective use of teaching aids and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, etc.). 

  • Is effective as a teacher. 

  • Prepares complete course outlines and syllabi. 

  • Continually revises and updates course content and materials of instruction. 

  • Coordinates course contents and methods with other teachers in the program/discipline. 

  • Meets and assists students during office hours or by appointment or at other reasonable times. 

  • Initiates and carries through with improvements to course contents and methods. 

  • Initiates and/or participates in overall department-wide program development, maintenance, evaluation, revision and/or expansion. 

    • C. Professional Growth and Currency 

  • Instructors are required to show examples of activities, which demonstrate a pattern of academic, professional, and/or technical updating or currency. 

    • D. Area or Departmental Responsibilities 

  • Is knowledgeable about and abides by College policies and procedures. This includes the accurate and timely submission of all reports, grades and paper work. 

  • Meets deadlines and time targets. 

  • Orders instructional materials, equipment and textbooks with sufficient lead times. 

  • Assists in scheduling. 

  • Assists in course staffing functions. 

  • Provides assistance and help to other full-time, part-time and/or new instructors. 

  • Coordinates plans and activities with others. 

  • Provides information for the development of departmental budgets. 

  • Monitors expenditures to keep within authorized budget spending appropriations. 

  • Exercises good judgment in the use of and/or management of facilities, equipment and supplies. 

  • Attends assigned meetings as requested. 

  • Is punctual to assigned meetings. 

  • Works well with peers, classified staff and administration. 

  • In general, is easy and cooperative to work with. 

  • Does their fair share of outside of class departmental duties and responsibilities, including contributing to unit plan and program review processes. 

    • E. College-wide service 

  • Volunteers to serve on College committees. 

  • When requested serves on College committees and project teams. 

  • Serves as a sponsor to student clubs and organizations. 

  • Participates in faculty/college governance. 

  • Participates on special project teams or ad hoc committees. 

    • F. Community service (optional) 

  • The College values the contributions made to the local community by the instructional staff, however, such contributions are at the option of the instructor and are not a formal requirement of the position. 

    • Qualifications/Requirements

    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 

    • Possession of a current California Community College Credential that permits full-time service as an instructor in the applicable discipline; OR 

    • The equivalent . 

     

    (Applicants wishing to be considered for employment under District equivalency standards must submit a detailed statement explaining how you possess the equivalent to the minimum qualifications discussed above.) 
     
    * Degree must involve a general education component. Applicants without a degree or with a degree lacking the general education component may be considered if they possess other training and/or experience determined to be equivalent to the general education component. Applicants possessing such training and/or experience are encouraged to request equivalency. 
     
    DIVERSITY AND EQUITY QUALIFICATIONS: 

    • Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize community college students in a manner specific to the position. 

     
    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
     

  • Broad background in Biology with strong academic, research, and/or practical experience.

  • Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching a variety of Biology courses, especially at a Community College.

  • Ability to facilitate dynamic, student-centered, effective classroom experiences with diverse teaching methods.

  • Experience with culturally-responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices to address equity gaps and engage diverse students, especially Hispanic/Latinx, who have been historically underrepresented and underserved in traditional STEM classrooms.

  • Bilingual Spanish preferred; at a minimum, the ability to support English language learners, and to understand and to make oneself understood in Spanish. 

  • Demonstration of continuing professional development and currency in biology and pedagogy, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

  • An understanding of, and experience in, course design and curriculum development. 

  • Experience mentoring students and/or student groups. 

  • Teaching students to think critically and analytically.

  • Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, or Master’s degree with significant professional experience.

  • Experience and/or interest in cadaver dissection and prosections. 

  • Ability to facilitate online-enhanced, hybrid or fully online instruction. 

  • Evidence of collaboration with colleagues, including faculty, staff, and lab technicians. 

  • Participation in initiatives to enhance pedagogy on campus and beyond. 

    • Supplemental Information

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis. 

  • As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee’s responsibility. If you should be offered this position, you will be asked to sign a payroll deduction form which will authorize the District to deduct the fee charged by the DOJ from your first paycheck. 

    • The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position. 

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis. 

  • As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee’s responsibility. If you should be offered this position, you will be asked to sign a payroll deduction form which will authorize the District to deduct the fee charged by the DOJ from your first paycheck. 

    • The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position. 
     
    The Butte-Glenn Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

    ——————-Application Instructions-———————- 

    ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING CURRENT BUTTE COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. 
     
    REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS 
    All on-line attachment types require that you attach a document. 
     
    COVER LETTER: 
    Please describe in your cover letter how your past experience and qualifications meet the needs of this position. 
     
    RESUME OR VITA: 
    Please submit this as an attachment, not as a text resume within the application. 
     
    QUALIFICATION STATEMENT: 

    In a statement addressed to the hiring committee, explain how you meet the qualifications listed above and attach a copy of all relevant certificates and proof of completed trainings. 
     
    DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT: 
    In addition to any information you included with your application materials, please provide a detailed account of how your skills, life experiences, work experience, education, and/or training have prepared you to effectively meet the needs of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. Please include examples of: 

    • Teaching or training practices and/or life experiences that have enabled or would enable you to more effectively engage with and support success for diverse populations. 

    • How you have engaged in on-going self-reflection to ensure equity in the workplace and/or classroom. Please include examples of workshops, trainings, and/or life experiences. 

    TRANSCRIPTS: 
    You are required to provide transcripts for coursework and/or degrees listed on the application materials you have submitted. The transcripts must include the date the institution granted the degree. Legible unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable at this point in the process. 
     

    Degree in progress: 
    In order to qualify under this process you must be currently working toward the degree requirement. In order to complete your application, you are required to submit (1) current transcripts and (2) a letter from your Advisor confirming your academic standing in the program and forecasted completion date. The completion date must be no later than November 1, 2022.  
     

    Foreign Transcripts: 
    Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing this service. Website linked here.  
     
    All offers of employment are contingent upon the submission of official transcripts showing completion of the degree. 

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