Adjunct Faculty, Biology-Chemistry

Lake Erie College; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Erie College invites applicants for Adjunct Faculty, Biology, to teach in-person undergraduate laboratories in Biology II, with a focus on biodiversity, ecology, and evolution. The position reports to the Program Director of Environmental Science/Biology.

The role requires teaching in person, a Master’s in Biology or related field with relevant coursework, and a commitment to liberal arts college education. Part-time, salaried status is noted.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biology or closely related field with evidence of 18 semester credit hours in relevant coursework.
• Demonstrates commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts college environment.
• Must be able to teach in person.

Responsibilities

• Teaches in-person undergraduate introductory laboratory Biology II focusing on biodiversity, ecology, and evolution.
• Works from the provided syllabus and aligns activities with course description and student learning outcomes.
• Provides assessment of students and supports college assessment needs.
• Uses collaborative approaches, instructional technology, and innovative methods.

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology

18 semester credit hours in relevant field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lake Erie College - Painesville, OH, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed,

REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/BIOLOGY

STATUS: PART-TIME, SALARIED

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applicants for Adjunct Faculty, Biology reporting to the Program Director of Environmental Science/ Biology.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches in-person undergraduate introductory-level laboratories in Biology II (three laboratory sections on Tuesday). Laboratories focus on biodiversity, ecology, and evolution.
• Works from provided syllabus and engages students in activities in alignment with the course description and student learning outcomes.
• Provides assessment of students and supports college assessment needs.
• Uses collaborative approaches, instructional technology and innovative methods.

Preferred Qualifications & Key Competencies

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Biology, or closely related field provided the applicant’s transcripts demonstrate completion of at least 18 semester credit hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of specific coursework in relevant field.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts college environment.
• Must be able to teach in person.
• The candidate must have a growth and “doer” mindset; an institutional teamwork ethic; be creative, strategic, thoughtful; and have a sense of humor.