The Colleges seek a part-time faculty member in Anatomy. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges’ commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.
This position is a “pool” position meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. The District maintains a “pool” of applications for positions which are needed on an ongoing basis at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. The advantage of “pool” positions is when a position becomes available, the Dean may immediately begin screening applications from the available pool of applicants without having to post a position and wait while the position is being advertised. Your application for this position will be kept current for a period of two years.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach Anatomy (see description below):
BIOL 250 ANATOMY (4)
Minimum of 48 lecture hours and 48 lab hours plus 16 hours by arrangement per term. Prerequisite: college level biology course with a grade of C or higher. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 848 and completion of READ 400, or 405 with a grade of C or higher OR concurrent enrollment in READ 400, 405, OR appropriate skill level as indicated by the reading placement tests or other measures.
Description: Structure of the human body. Laboratory study and dissection of the human male and female. (Primarily intended for students of nursing, physiotherapy, physical education and related fields such as chiropractic. Elective for pre-dental, pre-medical, and pre-veterinary students.) Extra supplies may be required. Students may take either the BIOL 250-260 or the BIOL 265-266 series. (AA: Area E5a, CSU: Area B2+B3, UC: Area 5B+5C*) - Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.
- Consult with students during scheduled office and lab hours.
- Maintain expertise in current technologies and techniques.
- Perform other professional duties as are required by contract and general institutional needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a Master’s or above in any biological science OR Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s or above in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent (see below)
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
Physical Requirements
Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications
For persons applying for this position based on Equivalence, please answer the supplemental question on the online application indicating one or more of the following:
b. Degree Equivalence
The applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different.
b. Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master’s Degree is not generally expected or available. The applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:
i) a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree, and
ii) a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by course work required for the degree major.
b. Professional Achievement Equivalence
The applicant must have completed the General Education requirements for that degree and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that his/her preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Academic preparation for, or successful experience in, teaching anatomy, preferably at the college level.
- Knowledge of successful teaching techniques that engage students in their own learning, motivate students to develop higher order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress.
- Commitment to maintain currency in the discipline, and related technology appropriate to instruction.
- Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals.
- Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
- The capacity to reflect on and evaluate one’s pedagogy and to examine its effects critically.
- Skill and experience to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken language.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.
- Experience in and commitment to the use of computer-based technology appropriate to the subject areas of the assignment and willingness to expand this technology.
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