Biotechnology Instructor (PT)

Set in the tranquil valley of Solano County, an area rich with agriculture, Native American history and wine production, Solano Community College is ideally located along the I-80 corridor between San Francisco and Sacramento within minutes of the Napa/Sonoma Valley. In addition to the campus in Fairfield, the College has two centers in Vallejo and Vacaville as well as a state-of-the-art School of Aeronautics at the Nut Tree Airport. The College also offers additional courses at Travis Air Force Base and two correctional facilities. Our science facilities are set to bring our students success for many decades to come. The new state of the art facility in Vacaville and an equivalently stunning facility at the main campus in Fairfield are packed full with modern equipment and amazing instructors. The most recent addition to our offerings is the Biomanufacturing Bachelor of Science Degree centered at the new Vacaville facility, one of only two such degrees in the state.

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Solano Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time teaching assignments in the biotechnology department. In general, we may have a need for faculty in any biotechnology and biomanufacturing area during any semester including summer. The start months are August, January, and June in each year. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitments. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, and condensed format courses. The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined. Recruitments are now active and we are looking for experienced professionals to add key components to the certificate and AS degree programs in biotechnology as well as our BS degree in biomanufacturing program. In particular, we are looking for lab skills. If the candidate would want to teach online for Solano College, training and approval is required. Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters who teach a 40% assignment or more. Summer term placements do not have paid office hour status.

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APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:

• To be considered for this position, all applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
• Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
• Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
• The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
• Oral interviews will be conducted to include a teaching demonstration.
• Travel costs related to theinterview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Finalists will be invited to a second interview with the Superintendent/President and members of the administration.

*Must be available to teach in person classes

Teach classes in Biotechnology with an emphasis in biomanufacturing.

Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; create and follow a course syllabus; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; maintain required student attendance and scholastic records; and perform assessment of student learning outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or engineering, and two years of full-time related professional experience

The successful candidate is a broadly trained individual who possesses both depth and breadth of knowledge in major areas of biotechnology and/or biomanufacturing; has an approachable personality; uses multiple teaching methods that include critical thinking and problem-solving strategies; and adheres to college academic requirements and standards, especially laboratory safety. Knowledge of bioreactor operation, downstream processing, and the business and regulatory aspects of the biotechnology field is preferred. The successful candidate must encourage learning; be sensitive to students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including students with disabilities; take initiative in co-curricular activities, special events, and department/school meetings and projects; and participate in professional growth activities, including the governance of the College. Finally, the successful applicant must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.