Adjunct Biology

AgUpdate; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

AgUpdate invites applications for an Adjunct Biology faculty member to teach biology courses and contribute to curriculum development across multiple college-wide programs. The position emphasizes up-to-date instructional practices and ongoing professional development.

The role requires strong communication skills, prior post-secondary teaching experience, and a relevant master's or doctorate in biology or a related field. Hours vary with class schedules, and employment is adjunct part-time.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's or Doctorate in biology, 30 graduate biology credits, professional medical doctorate, or a master's in a biological/medical sub-field.
• Adjunct faculty must also meet these requirements.
• Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills.
• Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum, preparing course outlines aligned with learning objectives.
• Create an effective learning environment using diverse instructional methods.
• Collaborate on learning outcomes for program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Work with faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and revise the curriculum.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in the discipline and pedagogy.
• Attend college meetings and committees at department, division, campus, and college levels.
• Contribute to department projects, surveys, and reports related to the discipline.
• Assist in developing program or discipline promotional materials and communicate college goals.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Education

Master's in biology or related field

Doctorate in biology or medical field

Tools

Industry software & systems

Job description

Adjunct Biology

Position Title: Adjunct Biology

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements: Requires one of the following: Master's or doctorate in biology, 30 graduate biology credits, professional medical doctorate, (e.g., MD, DDS, DO, DVM), or a master's degree in a recognized biological or medical sub-field. Adjunct faculty must also meet these requirements. Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties:

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.