Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 855 - 1,046; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Biology instructor to teach a full range of biology courses for majors and non-majors. Responsibilities include holding office hours, student conferences, grading, and contributing to course prep and evaluation.

This posting notes weekdays, evenings, and weekends, with on-campus availability as needed. Required qualification: Master’s degree in Biology or related field with 18 graduate hours in Biology; proficiency in MS Office; strong

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of biology courses including majors, non-majors, and allied health prerequisites
• Conferences with students, maintains office hours, and participates in course prep and evaluation
• Evaluates and grades class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and exams
• Maintains and submits attendance records, grades and documentation by deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors or college stakeholders regarding teaching duties

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Biology or related field

PhD in Biology (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

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $951/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

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.