Adjunct Professor, Biology

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Park University in Chicago, IL invites applications for a biology lecturer in the Department of Biology.

Courses include Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Medical Terminology, Genetics, and other topics; you will use the NP syllabus template and approved materials; submit a personalized syllabus a week before course start; adhere to the schedule and be available to students by email or appointment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Understand North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach biology courses and related subjects.
• Use NP syllabus template and approved textbooks/materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus electronically prior to course start.
• Adhere to printed course schedule with meeting times and locations.
• Be available to students by email and appointment.
• Grade assessments promptly and submit mid-term and final grades on time.
• Document last date students participated in an academic activity for federal regulations.

Skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Terminal degree in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Department of Biology, including but not limited to Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Medical Terminology, Genetics, and others.
• Utilize the NP syllabus template, approved textbooks, and course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus electronically one week prior to course start date.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Be available to students outside of class by email and appointment as needed.
• Grade assessments promptly and submit mid‑term and final grades on time.
• Document the last date students participated in an academic activity as required for federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Possess a clear understanding of North Park University’s mission of Christian higher education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a related field.
• Experience using Canvas or comparable learning management system (LMS).
• Experience teaching at a university level.
• Familiarity with online instruction.