Adjunct Faculty, Microbiology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 61,372 - 87,408; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Microbiology courses. In this role, you will develop and deliver lessons, assess student progress, and foster an engaging learning environment.

Applicants should possess a master's degree in biology or related fields, with the ability to create effective instructional strategies. The position offers favorable work conditions and benefits such as tuition waivers and retirement plan participation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent coursework in biology or life sciences.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Interest and experience in adult learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach Microbiology courses at different times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons and evaluate student progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Leadership skills emphasizing collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Commitment to academic excellence

Ability to engage students effectively

Education

Master's degree or higher in biology or life sciences

Job description

Job Description

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Purpose & Scope

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the system. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Microbiology courses at a variety of times and locations.
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
9. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. The employee sits comfortably to perform the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Use of PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours vary depending on class time. Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree or higher in theoretical or applied biology or life sciences, or a master's degree or higher with 18 graduate credit hours in theoretical or applied biology or life science.

Salary

$54.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

Benefits include a supportive, collegial work environment; excellent work/life balance; tuition waiver; participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan; and professional development opportunities.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.