Part-Time Biology Lecturer & Lab Instructor

hcu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Christian University invites applications for adjunct faculty in Biology. The college offers daytime and evening opportunities on a part-time basis, with hiring contingent on student demand.

Candidates should hold a master’s in biology, with a doctorate preferred, and be prepared to teach introductory biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and general biology. Position requires availability to students outside of class, and teaching will follow established department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in biology with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biology.
• A completed doctorate in biology and a demonstrated record of quality teaching is preferred.
• Ability to teach lecture and laboratory in introductory biology, introductory microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and general biology.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established departmental and institutional guidelines.
• Provides timely, quality access to students via electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Evaluates students by established means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and to inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Submits paperwork and forms in a timely fashion.
• Department chair will evaluate adjunct faculty upon completion of course.
• Adjunct faculty members are required to be available to students outside of the classroom.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Biology

PhD in Biology (preferred)

Tools

Course syllabus design

Job description

Houston Christian University invites applications for adjunct faculty in Biology. The college offers daytime and evening opportunities on a part-time basis, with hiring contingent on student demand.

Candidates should hold a master’s in biology, with a doctorate preferred, and be prepared to teach introductory biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and general biology. Position requires availability to students outside of class, and teaching will follow established department guidelines.