Adjunct Instructor for Biological Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Exercise Science)

websteruniversity; Missouri; On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Webster University in St. Louis, MO seeks qualified individuals to join its Biological Sciences Adjunct Instructor Pool. The pool supports Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Exercise Sciences with part-time, on-campus teaching as needs arise.

Instruction may be delivered online or in person, including laboratory work. Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree in the discipline and strong communication skills, with availability for on-campus instruction and adherence to university policies

Qualifications

• Master's degree within the discipline required; terminal degree highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills and availability for on-campus instruction.
• Ability to teach in person and online as needed.

Responsibilities

• Adjuncts are hired part-time to augment instructional needs.
• Courses may be online or in person; modality can include lectures, discussions, or laboratories.

Skills

Excellent communication

On-campus availability

Education

Master's degree in biology/chemistry/physics/related field

Job description

This is a CONTINUOUS OPEN ANNOUNCEMENTfor the Webster University Biological Sciences Adjunct Instructor Pool. Webster University seeks to maintain a pool of individuals who are qualified and willing to provide instruction for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Exercise Sciences. Individuals with experience and appropriate credentials in these areas are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to comply with internal academic policies and with external accreditation agencies standards/requirements in order to retain appointment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Adjuncts are hired on a part-time basis to augment the instructional needs that current faculty members are not available to meet. Qualified Instructors will be chosen from the Adjunct Instructor Pool to teach as specific needs arise. Courses may be online or in person. Modality may be in person lecture discussions or laboratory.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree within the discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ) with a terminal degree highly desired
• Excellent communication skills
• Availability for on campus instruction for traditional course delivery

Qualifications (Desired)

• Significant applied experience within the professional setting of identified need
• Prior teaching experience
• Publication and/or professional experience
• Experience with online instruction

• Master's degree within appropriate scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Professional experience in science or a related field.

• This position is specifically to teach in St Louis, MO