Dynamic Biology Adjunct Instructor – Fall & Spring

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 1,316,000 - 1,778,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, Biology for Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. The instructor will teach biology courses, align instruction with course competencies, and use varied strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Responsibilities include informing students about requirements and evaluations, monitoring attendance and progress, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master of Biology or equivalent + 12 graduate credits in Biology

Job description

Des Moines Area Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, Biology for Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. The instructor will teach biology courses, align instruction with course competencies, and use varied strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Responsibilities include informing students about requirements and evaluations, monitoring attendance and progress, and maintaining a positive learning environment.