Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Cleveland State Community College; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 757,680 - 826,560; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Faculty Pool – Biology to provide quality instruction and evaluate student learning. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Biology and have experience in teaching or industry. Responsibilities include planning classes, evaluating students, and maintaining communication. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Preferred experience in teaching and industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned.
• Evaluate students using various methods.
• Communicate with students weekly.

Skills

Teaching and industry experience

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Biology

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Pool – Biology

Instructors provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the class. The major emphasis for instructors is on teaching and evaluating students in the course. Classes are taught in a variety of formats and at several different locations, as well as online. Instructors also communicate with students between classes and are responsible for several administrative duties such as reporting on academic activity and submitting final grades.

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter whether they are interested and available for on‑ground, online, or both teaching formats.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions, syllabi, and departmental guidelines.
• Beginning and ending all classes as scheduled and covering all relevant learning outcomes for each course.
• Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure a learning‑conducive environment, communicating with students weekly, and answering student emails in a timely manner.
• Evaluating students using a variety of methods and informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner.
• Using Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and responding to student questions via Cleveland State email in a timely manner.
• Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, acknowledging contracts, academic activity and assessment reports, and final grades.
• Submitting requests through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Biology from a regionally accredited institution or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Biology. Teaching and industry experience preferred.

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply each year.

Application Packet

• Cover letter
• Transcript
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Pay Rates

• Master's degree: $550 per credit hour
• Master's plus 30 semester hours (ABD): $575 per credit hour
• Doctorate: $600 per credit hour

Contact Information

Human Resources Office
Telephone: 423‑478‑6203; FAX: 423‑478‑6257
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

EEO Statement

Cleveland State Community College is a TBR and EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities.