Adjunct Faculty - Biology Instructor

Black Hawk College; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 954,676 - 1,194,379; Part time

Job summary

Black Hawk College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach non-majors biology, human anatomy and physiology, and microbiology at our Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL, for both the regular academic year and summer sessions. Courses are taught in person on campus and may include summer sessions.

Faculty member will prepare syllabi, develop lectures, and create activities to enhance students' education, and will evaluate student performance while maintaining necessary equipment and instructional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biological Sciences required.
• College-level introductory biology teaching experience preferred.
• Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi; develop lectures, discussions and other presentations to enhance students' educational experience.
• Develop and execute methods for evaluating student performance.
• Develop, secure and maintain equipment and instructional materials for classroom use.

Skills

Oral English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

General Information & Responsibilities

Seeking adjunct instructors to teach courses in non-majors biology, human anatomy and physiology, and/or microbiology during both the regular academic year and the summer sessions in person at our Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL.

Description Of Duties

Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; by developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students educational experience; develops, and executes appropriate methods of evaluating students performance; develops, secures, and maintains the equipment and other instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

Education & Experience

Master's degree in the Biological Sciences required. Either research or field experience in biological sciences and experience teaching college-Adult level introductory biology courses preferred. Depending on the position being filled, background teaching specific subjects such as anatomy & physiology, microbiology, botany, or zoology may be required. Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction.

Supplemental Information

Any instructor hired at Black Hawk College will be required to submit official transcripts at his/her own expense. Transcripts, once submitted, become property of Black Hawk College.

Hours per week vary by course load, semester, and schedule.

Pay Structure

Minimum starting pay for adjunct faculty (as of Fall 2024)

• Less Than a Master's Degree = $693.36 per equated hour
• Master's Degree = $808.92 per equated hour
• Doctorate = $866.70 per equated hour

Additional Information

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.