Adjunct Instructor of Biology

Methodist University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach lower-division biology courses with labs, including Fundamentals of Biology I and Biological Science for non-majors. The position requires delivering both in-person and online asynchronous instruction to support student engagement and learning in a welcoming campus community.

Applicants should have a Master’s Degree in Biology, 18 graduate biology credits, and a record of teaching or relevant field experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biology, or closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Eighteen (18) credit hours in Biology at the graduate level is required.
• Teaching experience and/or more than one year of relevant field experience are a plus.
• Successful completion of a criminal history records check.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower-division courses (lecture with lab) in Biology.
• Fundamentals of Biology I and Biological Science for non-majors.
• Face-to-face and online asynchronous instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology

18 graduate credit hours in Biology

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Methodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC 28311Position Type: Adjunct FacultyThe Division of Natural Science at Methodist University is seeking adjunct faculty to teach lower-division courses (lecture with lab) in Biology. Our recurring needs include Fundamentals of Biology I and Biological Science (for non-majors). We are looking for instructors with experience teaching face-to-face and online asynchronous modalities.

Requirements

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement (no more than 1-page in length), and a statement that articulates their approach to teaching or other initiatives designed to foster a sense of student engagement, community, and belonging (not to exceed 1-page in length).

Please address any questions to Dr. Vijay Antharam, Division Head of Natural Science ([e-mail]).

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Biology, or closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Eighteen (18) credit hours in Biology at the graduate level is required.
• Teaching experience and/or more than one year of relevant field experience are a plus.
• Successful completion of a criminal history records check.

Methodist University reserves the right to authenticate academic and professional credentials and to consult public records prior to extending offers of employment.