Adjunct Instructor, Biology (Part-Time Faculty)

Posting number: 202600015

Department: Liberal Arts & Humanities

Job classification: Adjunct Instructor - Biology (Part-Time Faculty)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education

SummaryOverview

The adjunct instructor develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework. Adjunct faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis. Courses within the College may be taught during the day, evening, weekends, and/or online. Monday-Friday availability. 

*If selected for an interview, you will be required to deliver a 15-minute teaching demonstration on a specific topic provided to you by the committee.

Responsibilities

1. Provide varied and relevant instruction designed to meet the educational needs of assigned students in accordance with the College’s policies, procedures, and approved curricula.
2. Responds to the special needs and reasonable accommodations of students with disabilities. Interacts with the Director of Disabilities Services to ensure that reasonable accommodations are appropriately provided.
3. Provides students with a course syllabus, which will minimally include the requirements listed in the Syllabus Template; and submits copies to the appropriate Academic Dean (West Campus courses), and to the Provosts (East Campus, North Campus, and Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch courses).
4. Provides the Provost, Academic Dean, and/or Associate Dean with copies of examinations as requested.
5. Maintains and submits accurate grade rosters and class attendance records to appropriate College personnel within established College deadlines.
6. Assess student progress and post student grades.
7. Provides for the purpose of academic assistance, a minimum of one office hour per week immediately before or after class, or by appointment, for each course taught.
8. Adhere to College and departmental policies.
9. Participates in programs and/or activities that enhance professional development.
10. Reviews the Full-Time Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Handbook prior to teaching classes to become familiar with the College’s District Board of Trustees Rules and Internal Management Memoranda.
11. Attends and participates in faculty meetings, as assigned.
12. Other duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
13. Satisfactory Attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in biology or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields. The degree must be from a regionally accredited institute.

Qualifying Fields: 

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Botany
• Ecology
• Entomology
• Environmental Science
• Marine Biology/Marine Science
• Medicine/Medical Sciences
• Microbiology
• Oceanography (Biology Emphasis)
• Veterinary Medicine
• Zoology

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAdvanced organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of students.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all stakeholders.
Ability to maintain detailed student records.Ability to teach: BSC1005 Examples of dutiesNot Benefit Eligible Supplemental information

All required application material must be uploaded via the online application system. The application materials required are: 

1. Cover letter 

2. Current resume 

3. Copy of transcripts

4. Educational Philosophy Statement (Edu Phil)

5. Proof of eligibility, if claiming a right of Veteran’s Preference (DD-214 and/or any additional supporting documentation, as required) *

No other submitted materials will qualify you to be considered for this position. The application review process may be initiated with unofficial graduate transcripts; however, official transcripts must be received during the initial term of hire. Applications with incomplete or incorrect documents will not be considered.