Part-Time Faculty - Biological Sciences

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Salary: $70.64 - $103.39 Hourly Location: 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA Job Type: Continuous Posting Job Number: 2021 - PTFAC - Biological Sci Department: Part-Time Faculty Division: Academic Affairs Opening Date: 05/14/2021 Closing Date: Continuous DESCRIPTION Mendocino College is currently accepting applications for Part-Time, Temporary Faculty in various disciplines. We seek diverse, equity- minded candidates who bring new perspectives and experiences to enrich our educational community. Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: MLCCD - Mission, Goals, Values The District serves students throughout Lake and Mendocino Counties and Online. The main campus is located in Ukiah, CA; with centers locations in Lakeport, CA; Willits, CA; Fort Bragg, CA; and online. We look forward to reviewing your application. Attention: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Mendocino Part Time Faculty Association; all unit members must maintain a California mailing address. If you do not currently reside in or intend to relocate to California should an offer be made; please understand this is a requirement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population. Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all. Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer ASSIGNMENT/SALARY Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly contract basis. A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment. Salary is determined by the total contract hours. Hourly contract rate is dependent on qualifications ($70.64 - $103.39). Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the semester. Please see the current salary schedule at: MLCCD - Salary Schedule Benefits: The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee. Paid Time Off: Sick leave is earned based on teaching load percentage. Retirement: This position may be eligible for CalSTRS Retirement ABOUT OUR COLLEGE Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success. The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities. With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small- sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff. ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf. Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: Mendocino County & Lake County Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The successful candidate will support student success by providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or assignments:Instructs the full range of courses offered indiscipline applied for; Conducts classes and finals as included in the schedule of classes; Prepares classroom presentations, student activities, and assignments; Teaches class hours; evaluates students' performance based on quizzes, exams, projects, comprehensive finals and/or other assessments appropriate to the course outline; Teaches courses in accordance with the description published in the catalog, the course outline, and the schedule of classes; Prepares a syllabus for each course and distri

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