Adjunct - Microbiology

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking an Adjunct – Microbiology to instruct students, maintain a positive learning environment, and evaluate their performance. This role focuses on effective teaching methods, curriculum oversight, and student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background in microbiology and experience in a laboratory setting. The position is part-time, offering $55.88 per contact hour with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in procedures of a teaching/learning laboratory setting.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to access work sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Teaches assigned courses and monitors teaching effectiveness.
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active learning.

Education

Master's degree or higher in microbiology or a Medical professional degree

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct – Microbiology position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material. Instruction & Student Learning: Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction. Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities. Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource. Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology. Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies. Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester. Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement: Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom. Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect: Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited academic institution in the disciplines of microbiology or a Medical professional degree (MD, DVM, DO or other pertinent post-baccalaureate degree).
• Experience in the procedures of a teaching/learning laboratory setting.

Additional Information

State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Compensation Details

• Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour
• Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour
• Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail]. For additional information on accommodations, please refer to the college policies.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10‑panel drug screen required during the pre‑employment process (required for most positions).

Columbus State educates students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. Our duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. Columbus State does not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly. Columbus State seeks to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community. Columbus State’s duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.