Adjunct Assistant Professor, Biology (Natural Sciences)

Santa Fe College; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

LM Wind Power / GE is seeking an Adjunct Assistant Professor to deliver courses in environmental sciences and related fields. This part-time position requires a Master’s degree and responsibilities include course design, instruction delivery, and student evaluation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise and uphold standards for accreditation while fostering an engaging and supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or related fields.
• Ability to deliver high level of interactive customer service.
• Teaching experience in a community college and/or university setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction to promote student success.
• Collaborate with faculty to evaluate and develop curriculum.
• Maintain records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.

Skills

Interactive customer service

Collaborative relationships

Effective communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite of Office Applications

Job description

Job Description Summary

Each part‑time faculty member reports to a chair or director, satisfies criteria for accreditation, possesses subject matter expertise, and has the following instructional and institutional responsibilities:

• Designing courses, delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and incorporating college‑required technology.
• Possessing subject matter expertise and engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Maintaining effective communication within the College and the department or program.

Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule.

Santa Fe College's Natural Sciences within the Academic Affairs division of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides pre‑professional instruction to guide the development of the next generation of engineers, physicians, and scientists. The Natural Sciences Department also offers general‑education science courses to non‑science majors so they may understand and appreciate the role of the sciences in daily life and the world community.

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches a variety of coursework consisting of introductory environmental sciences, introductory biology for majors and non‑majors, animal behavior, genetics, and evolution. Adjunct Faculty are employed on a term‑by‑term basis and may be assigned teaching duties at SF's main Northwest campus or at any of the College's six educational centers. Course offerings may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as using other distance learning formats.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.
• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate mastery of course content.
• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Academic Chair, Natural Sciences.

Qualifications Required

• A Master's degree in Biology or a Master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate course hours in the qualifying fields of Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Ecology, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, or Environmental Science.
• A criminal background check will be conducted.

Additional Requirements

• A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred

• Teaching experience in a community college and/or university setting.
• Familiarity with classroom technologies and productivity tools.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization.
• Communicate effectively and possess proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites.
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff at all levels within a diverse, multicultural, collaborative environment.

Retention of Fitness Benefits Statement

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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