Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a part-time (adjunct) faculty member to teach biology courses at its Cleveland location. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Biology or a related field, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, evaluating student performance, and maintaining office hours for student support. Pay is $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit. Candidates must reside in Ohio and be within commuting distance of the campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related field with 18 graduate-level course hours in Biology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to respond to community needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full range of biology courses including majors and non-majors.
• Prepare and deliver learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluate and grade students' work including lab work and assignments.
• Maintain attendance records and submit documentation by deadlines.
• Be available for student coaching.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Biology or related field

PhD in Biology or Biological Sciences (preferred)

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID:req6992

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non‑Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description:

Teaches a full range of biology courses including majors, non‑majors, and allied health career/nursing pre‑requisite courses. Other responsibilities include student conferences, maintaining office hours, and participating in course preparation and evaluation, continuing education and community services programs.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or Biological Sciences; or master’s degree or higher in related field with 18 graduate-level course hours in Biology and/or Biological Sciences
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Biology or Biological Sciences
• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.