Professor - Biology jobs in Traver, CA

West Hills Community College District

Part-time (Adjunct) Faculty – Biology

Continuous Recruitment

• Instruct and evaluate students effectively in face to face, hybrid, or online classes.
• Implement contemporary teaching methods that enhance learning and utilize technology to performing instructional and non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, Canvas or other learning management system(s), other software/computer aided instruction and multi-media (Microsoft Office Suite), and District student information management system(s) (Civitas).
• Incorporate the use of technology in performing instructional and non-instructional duties including distance education technologies, on-line class delivery, computerized presentations, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Teach courses consistent with the approved and adopted by Course Outline of Record.
• Assess and evaluate class content, materials, and to make changes to address gaps and areas of growth based on student needs.
• Champion collaborative practices in instruction that lead to an active student-centered environment and close equity and gender gaps.
• Work with counseling/advising and student services team to support and address student needs.
• Advise and assist students.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in the college classroom.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Ability and commitment to working with a diverse division/team on implementing highly effective inclusive, culturally responsive practices and participating in dialogue on equity in education.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations.
• Willingness to examine and re-mediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.