Adjunct - Biological Sciences

Indian River State College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River State College in Florida seeks an experienced instructor to deliver courses, grade coursework, and manage final grades, while maintaining regular office hours to assist students. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline, or a regionally accredited Doctorate; strong communication and modern teaching methods are essential.

Candidates must meet SACS credentialing requirements and demonstrate commitment to inclusive teaching and utilizing

Qualifications

• Must have a Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the specific teaching discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven teaching abilities with ability to convey concepts clearly.
• Ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds and foster active learning.
• Proficiency with computers and classroom technology; willingness to innovate in teaching.
• Credentialing requirements for SACS must be met.

Responsibilities

• Instructing assigned classes.
• Grading quizzes, tests, and written assignments.
• Assigning final grades and delivering grade justification sheets.
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment.
• Participating in department, division, and adjunct faculty meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teaching skills

Diversity awareness

Computer literacy

Education

Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Preparing, instructing and grading all class coursework.
• Assigning final grades.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements

• Required: Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in the specific teaching discipline, or a Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in the specific teaching discipline.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way.
• Ability to recognize and respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process.
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline.
• Preferred: A Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in the teaching discipline.
• Preferred: Two to five years teaching experience in a post‑secondary institution.
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructing assigned classes.
• Grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments.
• Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets.
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment.
• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings.

Physical Requirements

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. The policy of the District Board of Trustees is to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.