Instructor in Biological Sciences, Initial focus: Microbiology (Part-Time Pool)

About the Team

Ventura College, established in 1925, is one of California's first community colleges. Located on an 112-acre campus in the rolling hills of Ventura, the college offers a scenic setting with clear views of the Channel Islands, situated just 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara. The college currently serves an enrollment of 14,500 students.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) encompasses three colleges—Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura—serving residents throughout the county. The District is committed to providing programs for transfer to four-year institutions, career technical training, basic skills instruction, and community service. VCCCD recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational environment. The District is dedicated to recruiting and employing a diverse group of individuals who are committed to the success of all students.

About the Role

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for part-time Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) for the Fall 2026 semester. This role provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds, facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. Instructors may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

The position involves providing instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses, assessing student cognitive abilities, and advising students on programs of study and study skills. Instructors are expected to plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines, maintain accurate records of student progress, and collaborate with discipline faculty to revise course content and syllabi. This role is ideal for those dedicated to fostering multicultural awareness and mutual respect within the classroom.

Hiring Process

Applications for this pool are reviewed by the hiring department only when a vacancy becomes available at one of the campuses. Candidates must submit a complete application packet including all required documents to be considered. Only complete packets that meet minimum qualifications (or are determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed.

Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an interview. The evaluation process focuses on the details provided in the application regarding education, training, and experience. Applicants may submit a new application once every 24 hours, but only the most recent submission with all attachments will be considered.

Application Instructions

All applicants, including current employees, must submit the following documents via the GovernmentJobs.com system:

1. Employment Application: All sections must be completed; resumes cannot substitute for the work experience section.
2. Cover Letter: Must include the date, name, position, and locations applied for. It must address sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and explain how the candidate will contribute to the VCCCD community.
3. Resume.
4. Letters of Recommendation: Optional, but if submitted, they must be non-confidential.
5. Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency: Required only if the degree title on transcripts does not exactly match the minimum qualifications listed.
6. Transcripts: Official or unofficial transcripts showing the degree title and conferral date are required. Diplomas alone are not accepted.

For assistance with the online application system, contact GovernmentJobs.com applicant support at (855) 524-5627 between 6 AM and 5 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Equal Opportunity

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.