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Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44– $8,849.03) per month based on the 2024 AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule .

Initial salary placement for this Assistant Professor is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.

The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7 / 14 / 2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits. Position Equivalent FTE : 1.0 FTE

Job Duration 10 Months Position Number : 007874 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Bargaining Unit AFT / College Faculty Range No Response Position Type Academic Department Biology The Position San Diego Miramar College is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, with an anticipated start date in Fall 2026. Located in the Mira Mesa / Scripps Ranch area, Miramar College is one of four institutions within the San Diego Community College District. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and may include day, evening, Saturday, and / or off-campus assignments. The selected candidate must be flexible and willing to adjust workdays and hours according to departmental needs.

Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

We are a fast‐growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution (MSI) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.The College is located in the Mira Mesa / Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges / centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,972 [African American (5%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (

In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations . We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, and who are student-centered and continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to best serve our student population.

Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to create a socially just and responsive culture, host ethnically diverse speakers, and support various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted Strategic Goal #5 :

• Miramar College Strategic Goal #5 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) – Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.
• Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs / services.
• Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.
• Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in : 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.

Applicants can review Miramar College’s full strategic plan on Miramar College’s : https : / / sdmiramar.edu / sites / default / files / 2021-07 / San_Diego_Miramar_College_Fall_2020-Spring_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdf Major Responsibilities

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Desired Qualifications

Equivalency If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process. Foreign Degree : Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Licenses / Certificates / Credentials : Commitment to Diversity : All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click here for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures Working Conditions Favorable, usually involves an office Special Instructions to Applicants : San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

List of Courses Taken (Use a computer-based software program to create a PDF of this table). Note : You are required to attach this document as the “List of Courses Taken” document as part of the application process. You may only upload a PDF file. Create a table listing all courses you have taken in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology or related courses. Please use the following title for the columns of your table :

Course Title & Number

Academic quarter or semester taken

Lower, upper, or grad level class

Lecture and / or lab

Grade received

List of Courses Taught (Use a computer-based software program to create a PDF of this table.) Note : You are required to attach this document during the "List of Courses Taught” step of this application process. You may only upload a PDF file. Create a table listing all Biological Sciences, Biotechnology or related courses you have TAUGHT from highest level to lowest level courses. Please use the following title for the columns of your table :

Course Title & Number Type of Institution where the course was taught, please only use HS, CC or 4-Yr

Number of semesters or quarters that you have taught each course

Instructor of Record or TA Mode of instruction (face-to-face, hybrid, online or lab) Name of the Institutions that the course was taught Number of students in the class

List of Professional Development Activities . List up to 10 activities, including workshops, classes, and / or conferences that you completed post Master’s degree. These should be related to teaching and learning in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology. Note : You are required to ATTACH this document during the “Attach documents” step of this application process please use “ List of Professional Development ” as the document type. You may only upload a PDF file. Make this list with three columns headers :

Name of activity

When the activity was offered

Length of time in participation

Highlight skills and / or knowledge you gained from these activities

Information will not be included with your application during the screening process. The information will only be reviewed before the interview process.

Unofficial Transcripts will not be included with your application during the screening process. The unofficial transcripts will only be reviewed before the interview process. Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments) Conditions of Employment : SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information. Additional Information : Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment. Posting Number AC01134 Indicate budget number(s)