Demonstrated commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open-access learning environment of a community college; Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and culturally-informed teaching practices; Demonstrated ability and/or commitment to reducing equity gaps college-wide as well as in biology courses; Experience developing effective approaches for teaching in both lecture and laboratory; Master's degree (MA or MS) or Doctoral degree (PhD) in any biological science; Demonstrated excellence in academic preparation and knowledge in Cellular and Molecular Biology and/or Human Biology; Demonstrated excellence in teaching Cellular and Molecular Biology and/or Human Biology; Effective written and oral communication skills; A commitment and ability to work within the department, division, and college community to achieve the goals outlined in the Educational Strategic Plan, which focuses on advancing equity in student goal completion by increasing holistic support and eliminating barriers to success. As an example: Cellular and Molecular Biology: BIOL 130: Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Diablo Valley College, IOR, Fall 2025 (IP), Spring 2025 (IP), Fall 2024 (IP) Human Biology: BIOL 117: Human Biology with Lab, Diablo Valley College, IOR Spring 2023 (IP), Fall 2022 (HY), BIOL 116: Human Biology, Diablo Valley College, IOR, Spring 2022 (IP).