Adjunct Lecturer of Natural Sciences

Kentucky College of Art and Design, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky College of Art and Design, Inc. invites applications for an Adjunct Lecturer of Natural Sciences to teach NS 101: Introduction to Natural Sciences during Spring 2027, Session 4 (Jan 11–Feb 19, M–R 10:50am–12:30pm).

The position requires a Master’s in Natural Science (18 sem. hrs) with teaching experience and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy. The course is 3 credits with $4,000 compensation per 3-credit course.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 semester hours in Natural Science; doctorate preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
• Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
• Submit syllabi and instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate the level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.
• Complete an end-of-term assessment form for the course, if needed.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Academic Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Incorporate inclusive and effective teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Embrace and enhance the college's culture to help ensure continued engagement, motivation, and drive.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching ability

Curricular development

Scholarship

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in Natural Science

Doctorate preferred

Job description

KyCAD would like to announce a new position for Adjunct Lecturer of Natural Sciences. This position is for a 6 week course taking place Spring 2027, Session 4, January 11-February 19, M-R 10:50am-12:30pm. This position is open to Internal and External applications.

Position Description:

Under the direction of the VPAA, the Adjunct Lecturer would have the opportunity to instruct NS 101: Introduction to Natural Sciences.

Compensation:

Salary: $4,000 per 3 credit course

Course Description:

NS 101: Introduction to Natural Sciences

This course surveys the contributions of natural science to contemporary knowledge through examining scientific method and the goals of scientific investigation. How does science become a cultural practice? How does science employ its working methods-observation, questioning, hypothesis, experiment, and analysis-to create a scientific worldview? Students will examine case studies and scientific controversies from both physical and life sciences to understand the basic language, methods, and debates of natural science. Employing scientific studies, statistics, graphs, and models, students will learn to gather, analyze, and reason with natural scientific data.

3 credits

Pre-requisite: FYS 101: First Year Writing Seminar

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
• Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate the level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.
• Complete an end-of-term assessment form for the course, if needed.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Academic Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Incorporate inclusive and effective teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.

• Embrace and enhance the college's culture to help ensure continued engagement, motivation, and drive.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 18 semester hours in Natural Science; doctorate preferred.
• Preferred teaching experience: 3 years.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
• Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KyCAD strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider employment opportunities.

minorities to consider employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position will be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check. The candidate will also be required to complete

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

About KyCAD:

Founded in 2009, The Kentucky College of Art + Design is proud of its success. Core values and principles have helped to shape the institution and our work toward a mission to provide a transformational experience for our students.

As an independent and licensed college offering a BFA in studio art, we are the only four-year, independent college of Art and Design in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Please visit our website at https://www.kycad.org/ for more information about the College's history, mission, vision, and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning for art and design.

The Kentucky College of Art + Design is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement (DEIB)

At the Kentucky College of Art + Design we value, appreciate, and respect the diversity of our faculty, staff, trustees, volunteers, and the students we are so privileged to serve.

We work to maintain an inclusive environment at the heart of our campus. Our community understands and reflects the inherent dignity of the human person and respects all individuals accordingly.

Our culture of respect encompasses inclusion. We integrate the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and skills inherent in every person to help us live our values, meet our organizational goals, and provide a pathway to a creative and productive life through an undergraduate education in the contemporary arts.