Biology Adjunct Instructor \"Pool\"

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks qualified instructors to teach college-level General Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology. The role involves developing courses and related materials to promote student learning, with emphasis on effective instructional activities.

Candidates should have a strong teaching background and familiarity with community/technical college environments. A doctoral or master’s degree in biological sciences is required for lecture instruction, while lab instructors need a BS in

Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree in biological sciences or master’s with a teaching-focused concentration.
• Lab instructors require a BS in biology or related field.
• Successful college teaching experience and knowledge of community/technical colleges is desired.

Responsibilities

• Have the knowledge base to teach college level General Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology.
• Develop courses, materials, and instructional activities promoting student learning.

Education

Doctorate in biological sciences

Master's with concentration in teaching discipline

Bachelor of Science in biology (lab instructors)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Have the knowledge base to teach college level General Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology. Skill & capability to develop courses/course related materials & instructional activities promoting student learning.

Applicants are expected to have knowledge base to teach college level General Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology. Skill & capability to develop courses/course related materials & instructional activities promoting student learning. Successful college teaching experience and knowledge of community/technical colleges are desired.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A doctorate or master’s degree in biological sciences or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) are required for lecture instruction. Lab instructors require a Bachelor of Science degree in biology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful college teaching experience and knowledge of community/technical colleges are desired. A doctorate or master’s degree in biological sciences or master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) are required for lecture instruction.
• Lab instructors require a Bachelor of Science degree in biology or related field.

Benefits For State Employees

• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.