Adjunct Faculty, 26/SP BIOL 140/140L-01 & 02

Description

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Qualifications

Microbiology and the corresponding labs (BIOL 140/140L) provide a solid foundation in the biology of microorganisms with emphasis on those forms of medical importance. It is required for all students planning to enroll in the Nursing program at SMC and will be conducted in a lecture and laboratory format, with the laboratory component focusing on techniques for culture, isolation, characterization, and identification of microorganisms. There are no prerequisites for BIO140/140L. This course is usually taken by students in their first year at Saint Mary’s College.

This lecture and lab combination will be taught in person on the Moraga campus during the 2026 Spring Term as follows:

• Lecture, MW 10:40 - 11:55 am
• Lab, T 8:30 - 11:30 am
• Lab, T 1:30 - 4:30 pm

In addition to teaching, the instructor is expected to hold regular office hours (a minimum of one hour per week) in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom.

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in a relevant area of biology and undergraduate teaching experience in biology.  Preference will be given to those who have previously taught Biology 40.

Candidates must reside in California. 

The salary range for this position is $19,859 - $27,488 (8 units) and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.

Application Instructions

Please apply online by clicking the APPLY NOW button.

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College.

Submit a resume or CV.

Include the name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.

Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course, or BIOL 40, or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:

• Indicate interest via application to the posting
• Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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