Adjunct Faculty- Microbiology

Florida National University, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida National University, Inc. is seeking a Microbiology-Adjunct Faculty member to provide quality microbiology instruction to students in a university setting. The role includes assessing student outcomes, reporting grades, and participating in faculty activities.

The position requires a Master’s in Microbiology or 18 graduate credits, at least three years of teaching or field experience, and strong communication skills. English proficiency is essential; remote work is unlikely.

Qualifications

• Master in Microbiology or minimum of 18 graduate credits in microbiology.
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching or field experience.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• English language (write, speak, read).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with strong work ethic who takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate level of instruction and quality instruction to students.
• Ensures the assessment of students learning outcomes per course.
• Submits results of research into local careers and industry regarding course content annually.
• Reports grades and submits reports on a timely fashion to Registrar’s Office.
• Attends faculty meetings, professional development functions and University committees.
• Maintains posted hours for student advisement and tutoring.
• Performs duties designated by Department Head.
• Oversees program and course collection development with librarians.
• Oversees compliance with licensing and accrediting organizations.
• Participates in self-studies and committees conducted by the University.
• Supports and participates in University Commencement Ceremonies.
• Participates in new student orientations.
• Responds to communications on a daily basis.
• Ensures compliance with FERPA, FIPA, GDPR and related laws.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Microbiology or 18 graduate credits

Job description

Microbiology-Adjunct Faculty

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate level of instruction and quality instruction to students.
• Ensures the assessment of students learning outcomes per course.
• Submits results of research done into a study of local careers and industry regarding appropriateness of course/program content Department Head or Division Head annually.
• Reports grades and submits reports on a timely fashion to Registrar’s Office.
• Attends all faculty meetings, professional development functions and University committees they have been assigned.
• Ensures all electronic library resources are used for college work only.
• Maintains posted hours for the purpose of student advisement and tutoring.
• Performs duties designated by Department Head.
• Works with the librarians to establish and maintain program and course collection development.
• Oversees compliance with licensing and accrediting organizations.
• Continuously oversees actions for improvements at campus level sited in the Faculty’s Planning, Assessment, and Implementation Form.
• Participates in the self-studies and committees conducted by the University.
• Supports and participates in University Commencement Ceremonies.
• Participates in the new student orientations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reads, understands and complies with the University’s mission, the catalog, the College’s policies and procedures, the Faculty Handbook, and the institutional effectiveness process.
• Responds to communications (e-mail/voice-mail) on a daily basis.
• Ensures compliance with Title IX of Education Amendments Act of 1972. Follows all FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulation and the FNU Code of Ethics. As well as, Title IX, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended from time to time ("FERPA"), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014, as amended from time to time ("FIPA"), the EU General Data Protection Regulation as amended from time to time (GDPR) and all other applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Required: Master in Microbiology or minimum of 18 graduate credits in microbiology
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching or field experience
• Experience in higher education preferred
• English language (write, speak, read)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with strong work ethic who takes initiative.

Job Type

Full-time or part-time

Schedule

Mornings

Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 12:30pm

Evenings

Monday to Thursday 5:30pm to 10:00pm