Adjunct Faculty, Microbiology (Pooled Position, North Campus)

Broward College; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare/medical insurance

FRS Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Winter/Spring Break off

Tuition assistance for employees

Job summary

Broward College in South Florida is seeking a part-time instructor in Biological Sciences to join North Academics Biological/Physical Science. The position emphasizes student success, engagement, and diverse learning modalities.

Responsibilities include delivering lectures, maintaining office hours (some evenings/weekends), preparing syllabi, and providing timely feedback on assessments. A master's degree is required, with PhD preferred; computer literacy and a commitment to teaching are

Qualifications

• Prior college teaching experience is preferred.
• Must have a high level of computer literacy and a commitment to teaching.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of their discipline.
• Engage students with technology across modalities of instruction.
• Provide office hours and timely feedback on assessments.
• Prepare course outlines and syllabi.
• Participate in service to the college and community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Microbiology

PhD preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary Broward College in sunny South Florida, is one of the largest state colleges in the country, with an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students, supported by 4,000 employees. The College was rated as a best-in-state employer by Forbes and a top 10 community college by the Aspen Institute. The college invites applications for a part-time teaching position. The ideal candidate will share the college’s commitment to educating its students and meeting the college’s great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of our student population and the surrounding community as we make Broward College the number one destination for academic excellence

Minimum Education

Master's Degree in Microbiology, or a Biological Science subfield or Medical, Dental OR Medical Science Master’s Degree or Master’s Degree and 18 graduate credit hours in Microbiology, Biological Science, or Medical Science subfield. PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience / Training

Prior college teaching experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have a high level of computer literacy and a commitment to teaching. All schedules require office hours and some may require evening and/or weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate (1) a mastery of their specific discipline;
• (2) a deep commitment to the college mission of fostering student success, academic achievement, and persistence;
• (3) technological competence;
• and (4) the ability to use skills and strategies that engage students in ways that facilitate learning and prepare students for productive lives.
• Employ teaching methods to accommodate various levels of academic preparation and incorporate appropriate and engaging technology across different modalities of instruction to facilitate student learning.
• Facilitate the needs of different learners across programs by implementing responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students.
• Have a willingness to examine and adapt one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.
• Engage in student consultation, course preparation, review of course outlines, and preparation of course syllabi.
• Provide prompt and constructive support to students through regular office hours and timely feedback on assessments and activities.
• Provide prompt feedback to student emails.
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines such as grade processing, enrollment verification, syllabus submission, and textbook adoption.
• Participate in service to the college and its community.

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision‑making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Position Details

Work Shift/Hours Per Week Varies
Position Time Type Part time
Position Number P0091433
Department North Academics Biological/Physical Science
Salary Range $2,286.00 - $2,491.02 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)
Posting End Date Open Until Filled
Work Schedule Varies

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Eligibility and Compliance

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.

You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.