Adjunct Lecturer: Biotechnology & Evolution

Bostonpostdocs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Fisher College in Boston is seeking an adjunct Lecturer in Biotechnology and/or Evolution to teach SC225 Introduction to Biotechnology and SC402 Evolutionary Biology for the Spring 2023 semester. Courses run Mondays and Fridays 2:00 PM–3:15 PM and Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 PM–4:45 PM, January 17 to May 5.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree or ABD in biological sciences (Ph.D. preferred), a history of teaching undergraduates, and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and diverse student

Qualifications

• Master's degree or ABD (Ph.D. preferred) in biological sciences or related fields.
• Record of successfully teaching undergraduate students.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the approved syllabus to the students.
• Teaching lecture courses.
• Preparing quizzes and exams.
• Grading assignments and exams in a timely manner.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate students

Inclusive pedagogy

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree or ABD in biological sciences

Job description

Adjunct Lecturer in Biotechnology and/or Evolution - Fisher College

The fast-growing, innovative Biology Program at Fisher College is looking for adjunct faculty to teach SC225 Introduction to Biotechnology and/or SC402 Evolutionary Biology for the Spring 2023 semester. These courses are scheduled to run Mondays and Fridays, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM, and Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM, respectively. Class starts on January 17th and ends on May 5th

SC225 Introduction to Biotechnology (3 credits)

This course provides an introduction to the principles of biotechnology and its history. Molecular biotechnology techniques, including those required for recombinant DNA and gene cloning, and recombinant protein design and analysis, are emphasized and covered extensively. These techniques will be studied within the context of appropriate uses, limitations, and experiments that utilize specific techniques. The applications and ethical considerations of biotechnology are also covered including medical, microbial, plant, and forensic biotechnology applications. This course will provide real-world context and application-based learning for scientific principles, as well as highlight potential biotechnology-related career options in the biotechnological field.

SC402 Evolutionary Biology (3 credits)

This course provides an extensive and in-depth study of the history of evolutionary theory, evolutionary principles, and the application of evolutionary concepts to the field of biology and society. Geological, Paleontological, and historical breakthrough principles by Darwin are explored. Evolution is then explored on an individual basis, including the study of how traits are tracked and quantified and have evolved, quantified, and how they occur on a molecular basis to produce phenotypes. Key evolutionary concepts are covered, including: Drift, Selection, and Adaptation. Finally, the relevance of evolutionary concepts to society is studied, in the context of individual and societal behaviors, species, human evolution, and medicine that applies to evolutionary concepts.

Qualification:

The successful candidate will have the following:

a Master's degree or ABD (Ph.D. preferred) in biological sciences or related fields, including biotechnology, biophysics, and biomedical engineering.

a record of successfully teaching undergraduate students.

a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students and foster an inclusive learning environment.

the ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse community members, including students, professional staff, and faculty from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other backgrounds.

an inclusive pedagogy in all delivery methods.

Responsibility:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the approved syllabus to the students.

teaching lecture courses.

preparing quizzes and exams.

grading assignments and exams in a timely manner.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should email a CV and cover letter to Seung-Hwan Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Biology Program Director ([e-mail]).

Fisher College:

At Fisher College ( https://www.fisher.edu/ ), a private, not-for-profit institution located on Beacon Street in Boston's Back Bay, we believe college should be more than just higher education—it should be a life-changing experience, an introduction to a much larger world of possibilities, knowledge, and expectations. Small class sizes, personalized attention, dedicated professors, and a world of experiences inside and outside the classroom make Fisher College the perfect place to earn your degree. Here, students can pursue their passion and follow their interests. Offerings include a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees that allow students the opportunity to advance their knowledge in programs that prepare them for a lifetime of achievement.