Salary: $70,667.00 - $97,835.00 Annually
Location : Glendale, CA
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 01015-2025
Department: Biology Division
Opening Date: 12/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description Glendale Community College seeks individuals who are equity-minded leaders, committed to student success and closing equity gaps, to apply for one of three Full-Time Biology Instructor positions in microbiology OR cell & molecular biology, OR organismal biology & ecology. GCC seeks instructors who value placing our students at the center of everything we do, including mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative learning environment. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. GCC is committed to hiring a faculty member who exemplifies equity-focused behaviors such as:
- encouraging positive race-consciousness and embracing of human differences;
- strategically building support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities;
- promoting the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; and
- supporting institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments.
The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves. We are proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and we actively work to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. We especially encourage individuals who bring perspectives from lived experiences that our students from underrepresented groups at GCC will connect to and uniquely benefit from in their learning journey at our college.
Position is open until filled. First review: 1/30/2025 Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.
This is a full-time, tenure track, 10 month-per-year teaching assignment in the Biology Division. The current teaching load is 15 instructional hours per week. Members of the full-time faculty will hold five 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 required. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and hybrid format, evening and/or Saturday classes.
Start Date: Fall 2025
Examples of Duties Teach courses in Microbiology or Cell & Molecular Biology or Organismal Biology & Ecology using various teaching methods including demonstrations, active learning strategies and lectures in a classroom or laboratory setting.
May include teaching courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Biotechnology, and/or field courses at the College's field station in Mexico.
Assist students in understanding Biology concepts and proper use of laboratory equipment.
Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc.
Maintain regular posted office hours and be accessible to students.
Provide an environment conducive to effective learning.
Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum, policies, and procedures for all programs in the department.
Participate in staff development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives.
Participate in campus governance and professional activities (e.g., committees, scheduling, leadership positions, faculty meetings, mentorship, and culturally relevant professional development, etc.).
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, learning-styles, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students that supports an equity-focused educational environment.
Work to achieve the college's Institutional, Program, and Student Learning Outcomes in support of Glendale Community College's Mission Statement.
Performs other instructional-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Master's in any biological science
OR
Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine sciences OR the equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications Experience in teaching anatomy & physiology.
Experience in biotechnology, laboratory protocols and equipment.
Experience teaching organismal biology, ecology, and field courses in Mexico.
Experience developing undergraduate research experiences and/or participating in our research internship programs.
Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.
Teaching experience that reflects innovative pedagogy, including active learning and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Experience with the development and teaching of distance education classes.
Additional Information Salary, Health and Welfare Benefits Starting salary is from $67,930 to $94,045 per year depending upon education and experience. Step placement within the appropriate column is determined by Article VIII of the Glendale College Guild, Local 2276, Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additionally, information regarding health and welfare benefits may be found in Article XI.
Application Process This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
- Cover letter that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications
- Scanned copy of official transcripts with conferred degree(s) dates must be submitted. 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.
Position is open until filled. First review date: January 30, 2025 Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.
Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by the first review date of
1/30/2025 Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.
If selected, first round interview dates are proposed for March 2025.
If selected, final interview date is proposed for March 2025. Travel Reimbursement Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the office of Human Resources for more information.
Position Funding This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.
Visas GCCD does not sponsor visas.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at
Accommodations If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College District.
Robust and comprehensive health and welfare package for eligible employees, which may include:
- Medical, vision, and dental plans for employee and eligible dependent(s),
- Basic life insurance,
- Supplemental life insurance,
- Various optional insurance plans (short term disability, accident, critical care, and hospital),
- Flexible spending account,
- Defined-benefit retirement plan participation through CalPERS or CalSTRS,
- Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans,
- Paid sick leave,
- Paid vacation (classified staff and administrators), and
- Paid District holidays
Note: Substitutes, Professional Experts and Police Cadets are temporary positions and are not eligible for District benefits.
For information on GCCD's benefits package, please visit Administrative Services, Fiscal Services.
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Are you interested in teaching microbiology?
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Are you interested in teaching cell and molecular biology?
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Are you interested in teaching organismal biology and ecology?
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Are you interested in teaching at the College's field station in Mexico, as part of our Baja California Field Studies Program?
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Describe your experience developing undergraduate research experience and/or participating in student research programs.
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Glendale Community College is committed to fostering a diverse and equity-focused educational environment. We support employees and students with diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientation, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with varied abilities and levels of academic preparation related to this position. Please provide an example of how you have demonstrated your ability to work with a diverse student population in one of the following areas such as (1) curricula; (2) learning activities; (3) teaching; (4) counseling practices; or (4) library services.
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I have attached my resume. If you have not, please return to your application and attach your resume.
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I have attached my cover letter. If you have not, please return to your application and attach your documents.
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I have attached my transcripts showing the required degree(s). Note: 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. If you have not attached your transcripts, please return to your application.
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I understand that if my degree major as listed on my transcripts DOES NOT EXACTLY match the degree majors listed under the minimum qualifications and I believe I possess the minimum qualifications for this job posting, I may request an equivalency. (To request for an equivalency, answer questions #2 - 6 under the Agency-Wide Questions.) My application will not meet minimum qualifications if I do not request an equivalency.
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I have attached a list of three (3) professional references that can attest to my professional experience. If you have not, please return to the application and attach the list of references.
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I understand that my application will be considered incomplete if any required sections of the application are not completed and/or if any documents that are required are not attached to my online application by the first review date.
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