Adjunct - Biology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Adjunct – Biology to provide quality instruction and foster a positive learning environment in the classroom, with emphasis on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students.

The role involves teaching assigned courses, overseeing curriculum, and ensuring rigorous programs and high-quality instruction. Remote work is not indicated; compensation is $55.88 per contact hour for up to 12 contact hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology required.
• Experience in procedures of a teaching/learning laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and oversees curriculum.
• Maintains attendance records, submits grades timely, communicates progress to students.
• Uses technology appropriately and communicates expectations to students.
• Distributes syllabi and conducts classes punctually.
• Employs assessment techniques to measure student performance.
• Participates in department meetings and professional development.
• Engages in student advisement and engagement activities.

Skills

Teaching

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in Biology

Job description

Job Description:

The Adjunct – Biology position provides quality instruction andmaintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, withmajor emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluatingstudents. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitorsteaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by theDepartment Chair or other leadership members. The incumbent mustexhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitaskwhile engaging large groups of people with complicatedmaterial.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primaryresponsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum inconjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigorof programs and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to designand support a range of appropriate learning activities.Participates in the identification of students with academic orother needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature andobjectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly tostudents the expectations concerning the use of suchtechnology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance withdepartmental policies. Maintains attendance records, determines andsubmits grades timely, and in accordance with established policiesand procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedbackas well as other relevant information to students throughout thesemester.
• Distributes and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporatesdepartmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribedmeeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, LeadInstructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties andprofessional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages activeand collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge,student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.Encourages a sense of community among students for learning bothinside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic supportservices available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect andinclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of thecommunity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Biology.
• Experience in the procedures of a teaching/learning laboratorysetting.

Additional Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable abilityto gain access to work site(s).

Compensation Details:

Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time