Adjunct Biology Instructor: Inspire Lifelong Learners

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI invites applications for an Adjunct Biology Instructor for Fall 2024 (BIOL 109). The position requires a Master’s in the discipline or 18 credits, with college teaching experience preferred, and the ability to teach across day, evening and online formats.

The role involves creating engaging learning environments, evaluating student progress, and delivering instruction in biology, chemistry and food science contexts, including Kitchen 242 labs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in discipline or 18 credits in the specific discipline.
• Prefer teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers.
• Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
• Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
• Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
• Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.
• Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.
• Understand and teach principles of cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Instruct students on the principles of chemical, biological and physical food preparation, processing and production.
• Understand and know food safety concerns, proper cleaning/sanitizing, work safety in a commercial kitchen.
• Utilize tools/equipment, culinary math and different cooking techniques.
• Laboratory/practical portion of the course is held at Kitchen 242 in downtown Muskegon.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Instructional technology

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master's Degree or 18 credits in discipline

Job description

Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI invites applications for an Adjunct Biology Instructor for Fall 2024 (BIOL 109). The position requires a Master’s in the discipline or 18 credits, with college teaching experience preferred, and the ability to teach across day, evening and online formats.

The role involves creating engaging learning environments, evaluating student progress, and delivering instruction in biology, chemistry and food science contexts, including Kitchen 242 labs.