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Full Time Faculty - Anatomy
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
ABOUT THE POSITION
Long Beach Community College District is currently seeking one (1) full-time tenure Anatomy Professor commencing with the Fall 2026 semester. This assignment also includes curriculum development, participation in the shared governance process through work in normal professional activities, committee work, and student activities. The teaching assignment may be at the Liberal Arts campus, the Trades, Technology & Community Learning campus, or other college teaching locations. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, on-line or off campus and is subject to change as needed. Faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the most diverse community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.
COLLEGE MISSION
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Strategic Plan
- Office of the Superintendent President
At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.
Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The College seeks candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for commitment to student success. The position encompasses the following professional responsibilities and competencies.
SERVICE:
- Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole.
- Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.
- Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
- Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
- Participation in curriculum and program development.
- Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
- Participation in ongoing professional development.
TEACHING:
- Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
- Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
- Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class.
- Ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and on- line courses.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s in any biological science
OR
Bachelor’s in any biological science
AND
Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science
OR the equivalent
- Master's or doctoral degree in any related discipline. The degree shall include 18 upper division or graduate hours in the area of biological sciences
OR
- A Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field (such as those listed under the minimum qualifications) and at least 18 graduate units beyond the Bachelor's in a related area with at least five years full-time equivalent professional work in the field of Biology or related area.
All candidates must demonstrate Evidence of a sensitivity, understanding, and ability to manage the classroom environment AND effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Educational and/or instructional preparation in anatomy.
- At least 2 years of recent experience teaching anatomy to college students, especially at a community college.
- Ability to adapt to the learning styles and needs of diverse student populations taking a wide range of science courses.
- Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies and technologies that encourage retention while successfully challenging diverse student populations.
- Evidence of developing laboratory curriculum with computer technology delivery and hands-on experience for the student.
- Show evidence of desire and active participation in department, division, and college committees, and in the participatory governance of Long Beach City College
- Show evidence of desire and ability to take on leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole.
- Commitment to the Mission and Strategic Objectives of Long Beach City College.
- Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Evidence of understanding and/or experience working with Student Learning Outcomes and their assessment.
- Ability to teach at the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) and/OR the Trade, Technology, and Community Learning (TTC) campus.
Additional Information
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Long Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.
A complete application includes:
- A Long Beach Community College District Online Application.
- A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position. A current resume or curriculum vitae.
- A list of three references, including current addresses and telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors.
- ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D, Ph.D., etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.
- Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE). Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application
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SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
- Application deadline: 2/16/2026
- Application screening: 3/9/2026
Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review. - First level interview: tentatively planned for Week of 4/20/2026
- Final interview: tentatively planned for Week of 5/11/2026
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.
THE LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.
Ancestral Land Acknowledgment:
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.
The District contributes to medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.
Salary : $82,203 - $125,592