Adjunct Biology

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community college is seeking an Adjunct Biology instructor to teach and develop curriculum. The ideal candidate holds a master's or doctoral degree in biology and possesses post-secondary teaching experience. Responsibilities include assessing student performance and collaborating on curriculum development to support the college's academic goals. This is a part-time position based in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate in biology or related field required.
• Strong communication skills and post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of industry-related software required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum in biology.
• Create an effective learning environment through varied instructional methods.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Create effective learning environments using diverse instructional methods.
• Collaborate on assessment of learning outcomes for program reviews.
• Work with colleagues to revise curriculum based on reviews.
• Participate in professional development to stay current.
• Attend department, campus and college meetings and committees.
• Contribute to college projects, surveys and reports related to the discipline.
• Assist in developing program/discipline promotional materials.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Post-secondary teaching experience

Work experience in the discipline to be taught

Knowledge of industry-related software and systems

Education

Master’s or doctorate in biology

30 graduate biology credits

Professional medical doctorate (e.g., MD, DDS, DO, DVM)

Degrees from an accredited institution

Job description

General Summary

Adjunct Biology

Position Title: Adjunct Biology

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

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

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 Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check. Instructions on how to obtain these clearances are available.

Responsibilities / Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of the 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.

Qualifications / 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.

• Strong communication skills
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Work experience in the discipline to be taught
• Knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications where appropriate
• Degrees from an accredited institution