Adjunct, Marine Science

Jacksonville University; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacksonville University invites applications for adjunct marine science instructors to teach undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Marine Biology (lab), Introduction to Oceanography (lab), Physical Oceanography, Marine Mammals, and Invertebrate Zoology. Graduate courses in Physical Oceanography and Marine Mammals are online or in person.

Adjunct faculty duties include delivering lectures, supervising laboratories, leading discussions, writing and grading exams, and providing prompt

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in marine science required.
• Experience teaching college-level marine science preferred.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide lectures to undergraduate students.
• Supervise laboratories and field/lab activities.
• Lead class discussions and manage student engagement.
• Write exams, grade exams, and provide feedback on assignments.
• Provide prompt responses to student questions.

Skills

Teaching

Laboratory supervision

Course development

Student assessment

Communication

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Marine Science

Job description

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Adjunct Jacksonville, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1019

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Adjunct, Marine Science

Department: Biology and Marine Science, School of Sciences & Mathematics

Position Reports to (Position Title): Chair, Department of Biology and Marine Science

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Part Time

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Additional

Position Summary

Jacksonville University invites applications for adjunct marine science positions to teach undergraduate courses in the areas of:

• Introduction to Marine Biology, with lab
• Introduction to Oceanography, with lab
• Physical Oceanography
• Marine Mammals
• Invertebrate Zoology

And graduate courses in the areas of:

• Physical Oceanography (online and in person)
• Marine Mammals (online and in person)

Undergraduate lecture courses are usually taught in the mornings, and lab sections are usually taught in the afternoons. Graduate courses are taught separately online and in person.

Adjunct faculty members must perform all duties associated with teaching courses at the post-secondary level. These duties include:

• Providing lectures
• Supervising laboratories
• Leading class discussions
• Writing exams, grading exams, and providing feedback on any other assignments
• Providing prompt responses to student questions

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching undergraduate courses: applicants must possess either a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in any area of marine science, with at least 18 graduate credit hours earned in marine science.

Teaching graduate courses: applicants must possess a Ph.D. in any area of marine science, with at least 18 graduate credit hours earned in marine science.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.