Adjunct Faculty, BIO144 The Organism

CP01 Chatham University; United States; On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Biology (BIO144 The Organism) for Spring 2027. The appointment covers the lecture portion of BIO144; the lab is taught separately.

The successful candidate will teach the lecture on campus at the scheduled times (Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00–11:50 AM). They will prepare the syllabus, course materials, assignments and exams aligned with department outcomes, hold office hours, advise students, and coordinate with the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology or a closely related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach the lecture section on campus at the scheduled times.
• Prepare the syllabus, course materials, assignments and exams aligned with department learning outcomes.
• Hold office hours, advise students on course questions and submit grades on time.
• Coordinate with the lab instructor and the department chair.

Education

Master's degree in biology or a closely related field

PhD in biology or a closely related field (preferred)

Job description

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Adjunct Faculty, BIO144 The Organism

Job title: Adjunct Faculty, Biology (BIO144 The Organism)

Job Details

• Worker type / category: Adjunct faculty, part-time, temporary
• Department: Science (Biology)
• Term: Spring 2027
• Location: Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA (on campus)
• Course and schedule: BIO144 The Organism, 3 credits. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:00 to 11:50 AM.

Summary

The Science department is seeking an adjunct instructor for one section of BIO144 The Organism, an introductory biology course for first-year students in the biology, neuroscience and related majors. The lab that accompanies the course is taught separately by other faculty, so this appointment covers the lecture only.

Responsibilities

• Teach the lecture section on campus at the scheduled times.
• Prepare the syllabus, course materials, assignments and exams, aligned with department learning outcomes.
• Hold office hours, advise students on course questions and submit grades on time.
• Coordinate with the lab instructor and the department chair.

Minimum qualifications

• Master's degree in biology or a closely related field, with relevant experience required.

Preferred qualifications

• PhD in biology or a closely related field preferred.

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