Faculty, Anatomy and Physiology (Biological Science)
Job Description
Position
Faculty, Anatomy and Physiology (Biological Science)Department
BiologyInitial Screening Date
03/10/2025Preferred Start Date
09/09/2025Details
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) announces an opportunity to work as a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Biology with a primary assignment in Anatomy and Physiology. Located near the edge of Lake Tahoe, teaching at LTCC gives those interested in Biology many opportunities to enjoy the local ecology and to work with other scientists who enjoy not just teaching, but also the outdoors.
The successful candidate will be qualified and willing to teach in the Biology discipline primarily for Anatomy and Physiology which is a face to face modality and requires a presence on campus up to 5 days a week.
The Anatomy and Physiology curriculum is geared to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for further studies in laboratory sciences, medicine, basic research, or related science professions, including vocational programs such as nursing, kinesiology and respiratory therapy.
The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of holding themselves accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices both in and out of the classroom. LTCC strives to attract candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who are able to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate is able to demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, active participation in campus government, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.
The successful candidate will be qualified and willing to teach in the Biology discipline primarily for Anatomy and Physiology which is a face to face modality and requires a presence on campus up to 5 days a week.
The Anatomy and Physiology curriculum is geared to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for further studies in laboratory sciences, medicine, basic research, or related science professions, including vocational programs such as nursing, kinesiology and respiratory therapy.
The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of holding themselves accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices both in and out of the classroom. LTCC strives to attract candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who are able to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate is able to demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, active participation in campus government, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.
The ideal candidate will have the have the ability to utilize culturally responsive teaching and pedagogy to support students.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
After review, applicants judged most suitable for the position will be invited to initial interviews. These applicants will be notified by phone on or about Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Initial interviews will be conducted by a committee of campus constituents and are tentatively scheduled for April 10 and 11, 2025.
Finalists will then be invited to a secondary process on May 7 and 8, 2025. Travel allowances and district-provided lodging will be provided to qualifying applicants. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview.
LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $65,677 to $85,057 annually for faculty who hold a master’s degree or equivalent, dependent upon teaching and work experience, or starting placement salary of $79,266 to $98,647 annually for faculty who hold a doctoral degree, dependent upon teaching and work experience. See the faculty salary schedule for further information regarding education and salary placement.
Benefits: Health and Welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability. These benefits also include full coverage of a gold-level medical plan which, on average, covers 80% of healthcare expenses for a standard population. LTCC also matches 19.1% of an eligible employee’s salary and contributes it into a CalSTRS pension account for qualifying employees.
This position is a 177-day contract over fall, winter, and spring quarters. This position is exempt from overtime compensation. 10 days of sick leave accrue annually.
LTCC’s Commitment to Diversity
Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCC’s commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.
Description
Definition:
The Anatomy and Physiology discipline is part of the Science, Technology, and Environment Meta Major at LTCC. Meta Majors are a key aspect of the Guided Pathways initiative at LTCC which includes improving student experience by designing clear degree pathways for students.
Representative Duties:
- Teach courses in Biology curriculum and, pending minimum qualifications, specifically for Anatomy and Physiology. Courses may vary by modality: online, face-to-face, correspondence, labs and enhanced virtual education (EVE). There is a requirement of some course load to be face-to-face instruction in each primary term. This is an on-campus face-to-face position.
- Participate in full-time faculty responsibilities including faculty and departmental meetings, departmental planning, community liaison, curriculum development, and committee assignments.
- Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District.
- Refer students to appropriate college resources for information on counseling and other student services.
- Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
- Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.
- Develop, maintain, and assess student learning outcomes for appropriate courses; participate in and potentially oversee the use of assessments for ongoing improvement.
- Develop and revise curriculum and maintain a comprehensive instructional program in the Anatomy and Physiology discipline.
- Select textbooks and/or Open Education Resources.
- Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members’ area of expertise.
- Assist with the selection and coordination of part-time faculty in the department as needed.
- Consult and collaborate with appropriate college faculty.
The successful candidate will have:
- The ability to utilize culturally responsive teaching and pedagogy to support students and incorporate innovative teaching practices, including participatory and critical thinking methodologies.
- Familiarity with characteristics of community college students
- An understanding of small college environment
- Interest in and ability to incorporate technology in the teaching/learning process
- An ability to work independently
Minimum References Needed
3Minimum Qualification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
As this position covers two areas of discipline, the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, Title V Regulations, requires that the successful candidate must demonstrate that they satisfy minimum qualifications for Biology.
Biological Sciences
As this position covers two areas of discipline, the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, Title V Regulations, requires that the successful candidate must demonstrate that they satisfy minimum qualifications for Biology.
Biological Sciences
- Master’s in any biological science
OR
- Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent.
NOTE: Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.
- Demonstrated ability to teach Biology courses at the community college level specifically Anatomy and Physiology.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all of the responsibilities listed above.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
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