Part Time Faculty - Biology

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 25,561 - 30,617; Part time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking resumes for future part-time faculty positions in the Department of Biology at Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering. This role is typically a one-semester appointment, teaching 1–2 courses for undergraduate biology majors.

The ideal candidate will have a doctorate level degree and prior teaching experience, with responsibilities including preparing course syllabi, leading class sessions, and grading assignments.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience is preferable.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute a course syllabus.
• Prepare and lead class sessions.
• Hold regular office hours and answer student questions.
• Develop, distribute, and/or grade assignments, quizzes, and other course materials.
• Write, proctor, and grade midterm and final examinations.
• Maintain and submit in a timely manner class records such as attendance and grade reports.
• Attend meetings and training as needed.
• Comply with all university standards and requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to equitable teaching

Education

Doctorate level degree

Job description

Loyola Marymount University's Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering is collecting resumes for future Part‑Time faculty positions in the Department of Biology. If openings become available, applications will be reviewed as they occur. The role is expected to be a one‑semester appointment, typically teaching 1–2 courses for our approximately 250 undergraduate biology majors.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute a course syllabus.
• Prepare and lead class sessions.
• Hold regular office hours and answer student questions.
• Develop, distribute, and/or grade assignments, quizzes, and other course materials.
• Write, proctor, and grade midterm and final examinations.
• Maintain and submit in a timely manner class records such as attendance and grade reports.
• Attend meetings and training as needed.
• Comply with all university standards and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience is preferable.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse student population and promoting equitable and inclusive classrooms and collaboration spaces.

Required Education

• Doctorate level degree.

Salary

Minimum salary is $2,517 per unit taught.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer‑related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies and practices.