Faculty Intern, Biology (Anatomy and Physiology)

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Faculty Intern, Biology (Anatomy and Physiology)

The College of the Siskiyous is seeking a Faculty Intern in Biology (Anatomy and Physiology) for a year-long, remote internship. This program is specifically designed to provide aspiring community college faculty members with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in online teaching.

This internship is a core component of the College of the Siskiyous Faculty Diversity Internship Program (FDIP), which also aims to significantly increase the diversity of the Siskiyous faculty and thereby enrich and improve the overall experiences of our students.

Key Dates & Application Timeline:

• FIRST REVIEW: February 15, 2026
• INTERNSHIP BEGINS: June 1, 2026

Compensation:

• Interns will receive a stipend of $1000 at the end of the fall semester (2026).
• During the spring semester (2027), interns will be paid $38.53 per hour for up to 7 hours of work per week.

Internship Structure & Responsibilities (2026-2027 Academic Year):

• Mentorship: The Biology Faculty Intern will meet regularly (approximately every 2 weeks) with a dedicated Faculty Mentor from the Siskiyous biology department throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Summer and Fall 2026: Interns will complete approximately 80 hours of comprehensive online teaching training.
• Spring 2027: Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience assisting with their mentor’s online class. This could involve:
  • Developing assignments or online learning units.
  • Participating in class discussions.
  • Organizing and attending student study groups or tutoring sessions.
  • Grading.
• Professional Development: Interns will attend 1-2 workshops focused on online pedagogy and faculty development.
• Capstone Project: Interns will be required to complete and present an online teaching portfolio.
• Remote Format: All program requirements and activities can be fulfilled remotely.

Contact Information:

Please contact FDIP@siskiyous.edu if you have any questions about the program.

Candidate Requirements:

Candidates must:

• Possess an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Clearly describe how their participation will increase the diversity of the Siskiyous faculty and enrich the experiences of Allied Health students.
• Meet one of the following educational qualifications:
  • Have recently obtained or be an enrolled graduate student who has completed at least 50% of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in any biological science.
  • OR possess a Bachelor’s degree in a biological science AND have completed at least 50% of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science.

Application Materials:

Please submit the following required application materials:

• A cover letter that thoroughly explains how you meet the criteria above and how your participation in the program would enrich the diversity of the College of the Siskiyous faculty.
• Resume.
• Unofficial transcript(s).
• Contact information for three professional references.

Diversity Statement (College of the Siskiyous):

College of the Siskiyous (Siskiyous) acknowledges and condemns the history of colonization of the Indigenous Tribes who originally inhabited the land on which our institution stands. We acknowledge their continued existence and wisdom regarding this place and area.

It is our mission and vision to foster a community that is inclusive, responsive and supportive of all of its members equitably. It is important for our students and staff to understand the history of our area, acknowledge the past, collaborate with our communities, and facilitate course work which empowers our students with the tools to lead with respect.

All members of the College community are responsible for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which differences are embraced, sharing is encouraged, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. We will continually assess our progress to ensure that diversity initiatives disrupt and eliminate harmful policies within our college community. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds including, but not limited to: ability or disability, age, ancestry, body type or size, citizenship or immigration status, economic status, educational status, employment status, ethnicity, food or housing insecurity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, incarceration experience, language, marital or partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, neuro-diversity, physical or mental health status, political affiliation, race or racial identity, religion, reproductive status, sex, and/or sexual orientation.

The College strives to ensure that its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate oppressive policies within our College community.