Adjunct Faculty: Biology

Recent Jobs; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 4,800 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

SLCC is seeking an adjunct biology instructor to provide classroom and laboratory instruction across biology courses. The position requires teaching per approved syllabi and materials, evaluating student progress, and supporting student career development.

The role emphasizes updating teaching practices, ongoing professional growth, and adapting to a diverse student population. Applicants should hold a Master’s in Biology (or equivalent) and demonstrate subject expertise.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in Biology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in Biology.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate the progress of students according to institutional criteria.
• Prepare materials for course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Continue to develop teaching skills and update professional competencies.
• Ability to teach a diverse student body.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Curriculum development

Student advising

Diversity & inclusion

Instructional skills

Education

Master’s in Biology

Master’s with 18 graduate hours in Biology

Ph.D. in Biology or Ph.D. with 18 graduate hours in Biology

Tools

Classroom technology

Job description

College:SLCC

Department:Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department:STEM, Transportation & Energy

Campus Location: All Campuses

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary:$2,400 - $2,500 per three credit course (determined by highest degree earned)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills

Standard duties expected of all faculties include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Required Education:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Biology or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area is required.
• Demonstrate excellent oral & written communication skills.

Preferred Education:

• Ph.D. in Biology or Ph.D. with 18 graduate semester hours in Biology.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching Biology courses at the Community College level.
• Experience and demonstrated success in teaching Biology.
• Experience with classroom technology.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Advertised: 31 May 2021 Central Daylight Time

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