Job Details

Biology Professor

Position Number: 6795328
Location: Visalia, CA
Position Type: Science - Biology

Biology Professor

Salary: $88,554.00 - $116,738.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time Faculty - Tenure-Track
Job Number: 7049-f-11/25
Closing: 2/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA
Department: Sciences
Division:

General Description

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Sequoias Community College District is seeking a qualified and equity-minded candidate to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the Biology Department beginning August 2026.

Assignments may include evening classes and teaching at any of the Sequoias Community College District Campuses: Visalia, Hanford and/or Tulare. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged.

*College of the Sequoias offers lecture-lab pay parity, as well as overload and large lecture compensation that may be additional.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Frontiers in Biology with lab and Plant Biology with lab, both of which are intended for non-science majors. Possible additional offerings depend on the expertise and preference of the successful candidate and could include other biology classes as determined by the college.

Other responsibilities include maintenance of office hours, active engagement with campus culture, participation in departmental responsibilities, and the willingness to create and participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity, which is respectful of diversity District wide.

Qualifications

The candidate must meet the following criteria.

Master's in any biological science OR
Bachelor's in biological science AND
Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, marine science, bioengineering, agricultural biology, or biomedical sciences OR
The equivalent.

JOB REQUIRED CORE SYSTEM COMPETENCY

The candidate must also demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students pursuant to Title 5 53022.

Note: If you do not meet the educational minimum qualifications but believe that you have sufficient educational experience in the discipline, equivalency is your path to proving that. For more information about claiming equivalency, please visit the COS HR Website and scroll down to the icon labeled "Equivalency." Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application by the recruitment deadline. Please submit as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of this application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The Science Division / Biology Department is looking for evidence of the following:

Teaching experience in General Biology and Plant Biology/Botany for majors or non-majors.
Experience in designing and implementing biology lab experiences in a college classroom setting.
Experience with the community college environment and/or the culture of a primarily teaching institution.
Graduate and/or undergraduate coursework related to General Biology, Plant Biology/Botany, Animal Biology, Cell Biology, and Ecology.
Ability to incorporate student learning outcome objectives within courses and programs and willingness to use and develop stated objectives and measures.
Successful experience working with students from diverse backgrounds by a demonstrated commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and by use of a variety of teaching strategies and assessment methods that encourage retention.
Ability to make a positive contribution to the instructional program at College of the Sequoias by developing instructional activities, course syllabi, assessments, and other necessary materials.
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in the development of curriculum to ensure a consistent experience, intensity, and rigor for all students taking a class.

Application Procedure

To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

Completed online application.
Equity Narrative (included in the application packet)
Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable Qualifications. In this letter, we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. (If transcripts are not in English, include a summary of courses and grades). Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
Equivalency documents (If necessary)

Two (2) recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies. If submitting confidential recommendation letters from a third party, please have letters emailed to nancyy@cos.edu. Please do not submit a reference list in lieu of letters of recommendation.

Timeline: Application review will begin after the closing date. First-level interviews will take place on 03/25/26, and second-level interviews on 03/26/26.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nancy Yanes at nancyy@cos.edu or (559) 737-4886.

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, medical condition, genetic condition, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, marital status, military or veteran status, or ancestry.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/5171263/biology-professor

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.