San Mateo County Community College District

Part-Time Health Science Instructor (Pool)

Location
San Mateo, CA
Pay
$89 – $151 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 2, 2026

About this position

Part-Time Health Science Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach in a variety of health career-related courses, including basic health science Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs The college offers day, evening, and weekend classes and teaches some classes on local high school campuses. The person selected for the position may be expected to teach evening classes or classes on local high school campuses as part of the regular workload Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:Health science courses, including recent successful teaching experience or preparation to teach Skills and Abilities:Incorporate technology-mediated instruction in the classroom and/or to teach curriculum using distance education Communicate effectively in written and spoken language Work independently and as part of a team of faculty and staff Committed to supporting gender, ethnic, cultural, and academically diverse students enrolled in health sciences Use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning, emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and encourage them to learn problem-solving skills Capacity to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of one's pedagogy and modify techniques to improve student achievement of learning outcomes Understanding, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission of the community college Job Requirements:Master's or above in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, nutrition, or public health OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's or above in any biological science OR the equivalent (see below). Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or 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. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, 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 coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications. Additional Information: Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor. Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX Work Demands The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available. Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online Comprehend speech at normal levels Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$89 – $151 per hour
Health Sciences & Nursing median
$3,000/ course, n=266
California median
$10,912/ course, n=293

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