Faculty Intern in Biology (Anatomy and Physiology)

Job Description

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

Program: College of the Siskiyous Faculty Diversity Internship Program

Location: Remote

First Review Date: February 15, 2026

Internship Start Date: June 1, 2026

Internship Duration: Year-long (June 2026 – Spring 2027 academic year)

Compensation:

• Stipend: $1000 at the end of the Fall 2026 semester.
• Hourly Wage: $38.53 per hour for up to 7 hours of work per week during the Spring 2027 semester.

Program Overview & Mission:

The College of the Siskiyous is seeking a Faculty Intern in Biology (Anatomy and Physiology) for a year-long, remote internship. This program is 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 students’ experiences.

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

• Mentorship: Regular meetings (approximately every 2 weeks) with a Faculty Mentor from the Siskiyous biology department throughout the 26-27 academic year.
• Online Teaching Training (Summer & Fall 2026): Complete approximately 80 hours of dedicated online teaching training.
• Hands-on Experience (Spring 2027): Assist with the mentor’s online class. This may involve:
  • Developing assignments or online learning units.
  • Participating in class discussions.
  • Organizing and attending student study groups or tutoring sessions.
  • Grading.
• Professional Development: Attend 1-2 workshops.
• Portfolio: Complete and present an online teaching portfolio.
• Remote Fulfilment: All program requirements can be fulfilled remotely.

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.
• Be able to describe how their participation will increase the diversity of the Siskiyous faculty and enrich Allied Health students’ experiences.
• 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 documents:

• A cover letter that 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.

Diversity Statement – 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 and condemns the history of colonization of Indigenous Tribes and recognizes their continued existence and wisdom. It is a core mission and vision to create a learning environment where differences are embraced, sharing is encouraged, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. The College strives to ensure its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive, aiming to eliminate oppressive policies within the college community. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds, encompassing a broad range of identities including, but not limited to: ability, age, ancestry, body type, citizenship, economic status, educational status, employment status, ethnicity, food or housing insecurity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, incarceration experience, language, marital 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.

Questions:

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