Biology Adjunct Instructor — Fall/Spring Semesters

Des Moines Area Community College; Perry, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) seeks an Adjunct Biology Instructor for Perry VanKirk Career Academy, IA, covering Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. The role involves teaching biology courses, aligning instruction with course competencies, and using varied teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student needs.

The position requires a Master of Biology or a related Master’s with 12 graduate credits in Biology, and a track record of professional collaboration across diverse

Qualifications

• Master of Biology or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Biology.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning styles.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment and informs students about course requirements and evaluation procedures.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Education

Master of Biology or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Biology

Job description

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) seeks an Adjunct Biology Instructor for Perry VanKirk Career Academy, IA, covering Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. The role involves teaching biology courses, aligning instruction with course competencies, and using varied teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student needs.

The position requires a Master of Biology or a related Master’s with 12 graduate credits in Biology, and a track record of professional collaboration across diverse