Biology (Anatomy & Physiology) Assistant Professor

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

About the Department:
We are a growing department that focuses on developing advanced critical thinking skills in science and fostering a lasting appreciation of biology and its potential applications to advance health equity environmental justice and global stewardship. We are building a team of professionals who share enthusiasm for pioneering outstanding biology programs and creating an educational environment that is both centered in equity and inclusion of underrepresented students in STEM and welcoming and supportive for all students.

We value stimulating learning environments. Opened Fall 2025 a new science building designed with an inviting Science on Display theme offers abundant opportunities for state-of-the-art instruction including two cadaver rooms and a dedicated physiological experimentation room inclusive student support and learning community gathering. Our learning environments extend beyond the classroom walls to include an extensive wetlands area on campus a teaching garden nature sites from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Pacific Ocean and a variety of other institutions within the community.

We value teaching methods that maximize student success. Our faculty continually reevaluate how learning is facilitated and assessed to ensure a fresh culturally relevant and equitable curriculum and our students benefit from the support of our thriving Science Center services and community. We seek education research to guide and ultimately validate the success of our instructional practices.

We value interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. Our courses include activities that reinforce skills such as critical reading and writing math oral communication teamwork technology information literacy and metacognition. Our programs include collaborations with disciplines beyond biology including the college maker community.

We value inquisitiveness and scientific skills. Courses may include student research projects done in our laboratories or in the field possibly in conjunction with other institutions or private industry. We strive to provide students with real-world biological science experiences in all courses.


Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree upper/graduate level units earned and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V Step 8). For more information on the step placement process pleaseclick here.

The instructional assignment may include but is not limited to teaching the following courses:

• BIOL 430 - Anatomy and Physiology
• BIOL 431 - Anatomy and Physiology
• BIOL 439 - Human Cadaver Dissection
• New courses in anatomy and physiology

• FLC Programs and Majors

1. Masters in any biological science; ORBachelors in any biological science ANDMasters in biochemistry biophysics or marine science; ORthe equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20 2026.
2. Have an equity-minded focus responsiveness and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must attach the following:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application

2. Letter of Interest

3. Resume orCurriculum Vitae

4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)

5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

6. Teaching Experience Sheet Supplemental Questionnaire

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs or if it contains added missing or rearranged words applicants mustsubmit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See theEquivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  • Example: If a masters in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalencies mustbe attached for verification. Email for a replacement copy.

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts mustclearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g. a bachelors and a masters) transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
• Please include both undergraduateand graduatetranscriptswith your application.

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating see resumewill be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.