Adjunct Professor - Biology 900667

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 1,033,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) seeks an adjunct instructor to deliver courses and advance student learning. The role emphasizes developing critical thinking, subject mastery, and engaging learners through structured lessons and assessments.

A commitment to quality instruction and academic integrity is essential. The position requires a Master’s degree (or Master’s with required credits) and demonstrated teaching ability, with flexibility in schedule and adherence to

Qualifications

• Teaching competence to create lesson plans, content, and assignments.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office, email, internet, and LMS systems.
• Demonstrated professionalism and brand representation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records in the LMS.
• Keep course outlines, objectives, and grading procedures current.
• Demonstrate innovative instructional methods.
• Complete mandatory trainings and adhere to the Adjunct Handbook.
• Fulfill duties as assigned and collaborate with department staff.

Skills

Teaching competence

Communication skills

Computer skills

Professionalism

Ethical behavior

Education

Master's degree or Master's with 18 credits

Job description

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Lucas Rhodes, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Schedule varies depending on modality and day of courses assigned.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750.00 to $800.00 per credit hour

About this Position

Job Summary:

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Required Qualifications:Education:

• Master's Degree in discipline or related area or Master's Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)

Experience:

• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission's publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required:

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
2. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
3. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
4. Completes all mandatory training.
5. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions:

• Laboratory environment. Exposure to chemicals and repetitive activities common to science labs, such as cutting and pipetting.
• Position may require up to 30% of the work week be performed outside of regular hours.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends in an often times busy and noisy environment.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift) unassisted, bending, standing, repetitive motions, climbing or walking.
• Must be able to handle and safely dispose of chemicals, solutions, biohazardous material, and any other hazardous materials common to the science lab.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.