Posting Details
Position Information
Job Number FAC00394P
Position Title Biology Instructor Part-Time
Position Type Faculty Part Time Pool
Percentage Employee Not to exceed 60
Number of Months Assignment Part-Time pools are open continuously and applicants are contactedhired for assignments based on the college needs.
Starting Date As Needed - This is to establish a pool for future part-time teaching positions.
Current Work Schedule
Salary Range Salary Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at httphttpwww.riohondo.eduhrhr-documents to see the faculty salary schedule.
Shift Differential
FLSA Exempt
Location Main Campus
Department Biological Sciences
Open Date 03092026
Closing Date 09092026
Open Until Filled No
About Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution HSI our College has a student population of 22000 of which 18000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard Stanford USC and UCLA UC Berkeley UC Irvine Cal State LA Cal State Long Beach and Whittier College to name a few.
StrengthsOur caring and dedicated student-centered staff faculty and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice equity and opportunity for all our students. Our Colleges 900 employees with close to 600 faculty hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff with unwavering team collaboration work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity diversity and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.Río Hondo College employs approximately 55 tenured track faculty of color 60 part-time faculty of color 85 classified staff of color and 50 administrators of color.Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer ADTs to Cal State Universities a bachelors degree in Automotive Technology more than 60 certificates a Pathway to Law School dual enrollment with K-12 districts state championship speech & debate team top-notch athletic teams student leadership opportunities travel abroad experiences and more.In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera Santa Fe Springs El Monte South El Monte Whittier portions of Norwalk La Mirada Downey La Puente the City of Industry Los Nietos and Avocado Heights Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Basic FunctionDefinition This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time temporary hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applicants on file to fill temporary assignments as needed. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling an interview.
Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications Masters degree in any biological science OR Bachelors degree in any biological science AND Masters in biochemistry biophysics or marine science OR The equivalent OR A valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the appropriate subject matter ANDDemonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Equivalencies A bachelors degree in any biological science AND a masters degree including the successful completion of at least 24 graduate-acceptable units in Biology.
Responsibilities Assignment may include teaching courses as assigned during day and evening hours.Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching.Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code.
Foreign Degrees Any degree from a country other than the United States including Canada and Great Britain must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License CertificatesCredentials
Desired Qualifications
Working Conditions
Position Description Applications are now being accepted to develop a list of qualified candidates for Biology Instructor Part-Time teaching positions.
Application Procedure Applications must be submitted by 1159 p.m. PT on the closing date. Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
Rio Hondo College online application which includes supplemental questions RésuméCurriculum Vitae Complete transcripts of all collegeuniversity studies including degree earned copies will be accepted. NOTE Transcripts from multiple collegesuniversities may need to be scanned as one document then uploaded. Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date please circle conferral date on transcripts. Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified. PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL FAX OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes hisher right to work in the United States. Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement. As a condition of employment the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints at the applicants expense taken by an official LiveScan agency. Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment. For positions requiring a valid California drivers license proof of insurability is required. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process testing if required for position or the interview please notify the Human Resources Office. A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
Commitment to Diversity All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Cancel RTF Policy WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN RE-ADVERTISE DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.
EEO Statement Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk .
In the context of teaching biology at a diverse community college describe a specific example of how you have designed or would design a lesson unit or course component to increase student engagement deepen conceptual understanding and improve success rates particularly for students who may face barriers in STEM e.g. first-generation college students English language learners students with disabilities or those from groups historically underrepresented in science. Responses that merely direct the reader to the resume or CV will be considered incomplete. Open Ended Question
Provide specific examples of your training andor work experience that demonstrates your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. Stating see resume" on your application will be considered an incomplete response. Open Ended Question
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents ResumeCurriculum Vitae Cover Letter Unofficial Transcript Graduate Unofficial Transcript Undergraduate
Optional Documents License or Credential Other Documents