Faculty Intern in Biology (Anatomy and Physiology)

Job Description

College of the Siskiyous – Faculty Diversity Internship Program

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Job Title: Faculty Intern in Biology (Anatomy and Physiology)

Program: College of the Siskiyous Faculty Diversity Internship Program

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Key Dates & Timeline:

• FIRST REVIEW: February 15, 2026
• INTERNSHIP BEGINS: June 1, 2026
• INTERNSHIP DURATION: Year-long (Academic Year 2026-2027)

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Compensation:

• Fall Semester Stipend: Interns will be paid a stipend of $1000 at the end of the Fall 2026 semester.
• Spring Semester Pay: Interns will be paid $38.53 per hour for up to 7 hours of work per week during the Spring 2027 semester.

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Internship Overview & Purpose:

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 skills and knowledge needed to excel in online teaching.
• Increase the diversity of the Siskiyous faculty.
• Enrich and improve the experiences of Siskiyous students, particularly those in Allied Health.

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

This is a remote internship where all program requirements can be fulfilled off-site.

• Mentorship: Interns will meet regularly (approximately every 2 weeks) with a Faculty Mentor from the Siskiyous biology department throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Summer & Fall 2026 – Online Teaching Training: Interns will complete approximately 80 hours of online teaching training.
• Spring 2027 – Hands-on Experience: Interns will gain practical 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 also attend 1-2 workshops.
• Portfolio: Interns will complete and present an online teaching portfolio.

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Contact for Questions:

For any questions about the program, please contact: FDIP@siskiyous.edu

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Candidate Requirements:

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• 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 Allied Health students’ experiences in their application materials.
• 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.
• Hold a Bachelor’s in a biological science AND have completed at least 50% of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science.

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Application Materials:

Please submit the following documents:

• A cover letter that explicitly 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.
• Contact information for three references.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement from College of the Siskiyous:

College of the Siskiyous (Siskiyous) is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, responsive, and supportive community for all its members. The institution acknowledges the history of colonization of Indigenous Tribes and their continued wisdom.

Siskiyous prioritizes understanding local history, collaborating with communities, and empowering students with respectful leadership tools. All members of the College community are responsible for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment that embraces differences, encourages sharing, seeks equity, and practices inclusiveness.

The College continually assesses its progress to ensure that diversity initiatives disrupt and eliminate harmful policies. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds, including, but not limited to: ability/disability, age, ancestry, body type/size, citizenship/immigration status, economic status, educational status, employment status, ethnicity, food/housing insecurity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, incarceration experience, language, marital/partner status, military/veteran status, national origin, neuro-diversity, physical/mental health status, political affiliation, race/racial identity, religion, reproductive status, sex, and/or sexual orientation.

The College strives to ensure its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive, with the ultimate goal of eliminating oppressive policies within its community.