Adjunct, Biology Spring 2027 term DCSD

EICC; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 800 - 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is seeking an adjunct BIO-157 instructor to teach Human Biology in-person at Davenport North High School for the 2027 spring term. The position requires excellence in teaching, meeting learning outcomes, and commitment to the college’s mission.

Expected schedule: January 19, 2027 through May 28, 2027, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 12:20 PM to 3:35 PM. Transcripts must be sent to EICC Human Resources upon hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or related field required.
• Combination of 18 credit hours in Biology/Environmental Science/Chemistry/Science Education (>=6 from sub-disciplines).
• Experience teaching at the college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches BIO-157 Human Biology in-person at Davenport North High School.
• Develops and uses outcomes-based instructional delivery methods.
• Posts syllabus in CANVAS and communicates course objectives and policies.
• Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance records.
• Maintains office hours and collaborates with support services to assist student success.

Skills

Biology

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Biology

18 credit hours in Biology/Environmental Science/Chemistry/Science Education

Tools

CANVAS

Job description

Welcome to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. We are so glad you are here.

This position will teach BIO -157 Human Biology courses in person at Davenport North High School for the 2027 spring term and assessing learning outcomes in the disciplines of biology. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

This is part-time, January 19, 2027 through May 28, 2027 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays from 12:20 PM to 3:35 PM.

Upon being hired, adjunct instructors are required to have their Official Transcripts sent to EICC Human Resources. Copies of transcripts are accepted during applicant review.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science or Science Education
• Combination of 18 credit hours in the following fields: Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry and/or Science Education (at least 6 must be from appropriate sub-discipline)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education (as faculty, adjunct or concurrent) is preferred.

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Salary $800.00 per credit hour; EICC retirees $1000 per credit hour.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction

• Teaches courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Uses effective and appropriate instructional delivery methods.
• Participates in the design of appropriate courses and programs of instruction. Utilizes appropriate process to maintain currency of curriculum and collaborates in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Demonstrates satisfactory preparation and meets with classes as scheduled.
• Demonstrates rapport with students.
• Solicits and uses student feedback in all classes to improve teaching and learning practices.
• Establishes a clear and accurate syllabus for each class. Posts syllabus in CANVAS . Communicates course objectives, instructional processes, evaluation policies and methods, and attendance policies to students.
• Evaluates and records student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provides feedback to students.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate office hours to assist students and provide feedback.
• Collaborates with support services to assist student success in the classroom and meets recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Monitors and communicates with students about academic progress. Collaborates with advising by monitoring student progress and referring at-risk students using early alert tools and/or other mechanisms. Maintains accurate attendance reports and delivers timely 4-week progress grades, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Participates in outcomes assessment measurements adopted by EICC . Plans and implements learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes. Analyzes results of planning and teaching and makes appropriate revisions.

Involvement with the College and EICC District

• Demonstrates professionalism at all times.
• Supports the EICC mission, values and belief in high expectations and high aspirations.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, [e-mail] or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone]. FAX : [phone]; TDD : 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR [e-mail]