Salary: $88,179.01 - $126,666.07 Annually
Location : Menifee Valley 28237 La Piedra Rd, Menifee, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03475
Department: Biological Sciences
Division: Instruction
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Level: 10 - 15
Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To): 1 - 5
Weekly Hours: Varies (TBD)
Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop): Varies (TBD)
Contract Length: Less than 10 months
Occupational Group: F Faculty
Position Type: R Regular
Categorically Funded: No
# of Positions: 1
JOB SUMMARYWe have an exciting opportunity for a
Full Time Temporary Biological Sciences Instructor located at our campus in Menifee, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a Full Time Temporary Biological Sciences Instructor to teach and develop courses in Biological Sciences. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty members are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes.
This recruitment is for a full time temporary, teaching faculty assignment for Spring 2027 (January 13, 2027 - May 27, 2027).Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. Certificated employees make contributions towards STRS (a retirement plan).
While this current vacancy is expected at the Menifee Valley campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility.
The start date for this position will be
Spring 2027 (January). Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.
This position is in the California Teachers Association/National Education Association. For more information, please visit their websites
https://www.cta.org/ and
http://www.nea.org ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
Classroom Duties:
- Provide instruction that includes lecture and laboratory classes in Biological Sciences in accordance with established Mt. San Jacinto Community College District approved curriculum and course outlines
- Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabus
- Effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds
Interaction with Students Outside Of Class:
- Advise students on academic and career matters
- Assist in outreach and articulation with District high schools, four-year colleges and universities
- Post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
Out-Of-Class Duties:
- Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines
- Prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus
Professional and Curriculum Development:
- Maintain currency in field
- Develop, maintain and evaluate curriculum
- Maintain and review course specific and program level student learning outcomes
- Interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology, and materials
- Work with peers in higher education, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programs
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning:- Promote student success through the scholarship of teaching and learning
- Create communities of practice with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction to develop and implement effective instructional methods, technologies, and materials, in purposeful assessment at the course, program, and institutional levels
- Foster significant, long-lasting learning for students
Interaction with Colleagues:
- Participate in campus/college governance by serving on campus/college committees
- Participate in professional development, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies
- At all times demonstrate respect for the rights and needs of students and demonstrate respect for staff, colleagues and the teaching profession
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSREQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALSApplicants must upload only the documents listed below. Additional attachments will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed incomplete or not considered for review.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable)
- Cover Letter
- (Optional) Petition for Equivalence
- (Optional) Additional Transcripts
***The degree(s) listed on your conferred transcript(s) must precisely align with the degree titles specified in the and as outlined below. If the degree title on your transcript varies from the specified title, your application will be considered as not meeting the minimum qualifications. In such cases, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Petition for Equivalence. For more information and access to the petition form, please visit the webpage***MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- A Master's degree in any biological science; (attach transcripts) OR
- A Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND A Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; (attach transcripts) OR
- The equivalent
***To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered***
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Strong academic preparation in Biological Sciences as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate level coursework
- Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of Biological Sciences courses
- Recent (within the last 5 years) teaching experience in Biological Sciences at an accredited community college or equivalent at the undergraduate level
- Demonstrated commitment to diverse teaching methods and learning styles, particularly as applied to the learning of Biological Sciences
- Membership and participation in a Biological Sciences professional organization such as the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), HHMI BioInteractive, and the American Society for Cell Biology
- Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in Biological Sciences
ACADEMIC EQUIVALENCYMinimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators for California Community Colleges are established by the Chancellor's Office. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications to teach in a desired discipline but feel that they possess the equivalent of qualifications, may attach an Application for Equivalence. Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications. The conclusive evidence must be as clear and reliable as college transcripts.
Applicants may view the Chancellor's Office minimum qualifications, and Academic Equivalency related forms and policies by viewing the Academic Equivalency link on the Human Resources web page.
Due to defined timelines involved in full time academic recruitments, we encourage early submission of a petition within the posting window to allow time for consideration and/or review. Please note, submission of a Petition for Equivalence with an application packet does not guarantee approval or advancement through a recruitment process.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is generally performed in an indoor classroom that may also include working in a lab setting.
Physical: Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom and or lab setting and may travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment; to operate classroom equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
THE COLLEGETo learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit
BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees. Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation.
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