Part time faculty, CINSAM

Time-Now Engenharia S/A; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a part time faculty member for NKU's Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics. The role involves teaching an introductory level course in Integrative Natural Science which includes biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental science.

This position is essential for Elementary Education majors and requires a master’s degree in a related field, along with the ability to engage students in scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Candidates must have prior teaching experience and will be subject to a background check.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or minimum of 18 hours graduate work in a natural science discipline.
• Ability to teach an integrative natural science class at an introductory level.
• Prior teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more sections of Integrative Natural Science covering various scientific disciplines.
• Conduct classes during fall and spring semesters.
• Collaborate with course coordinator on supplies and equipment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of scientific disciplines

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in natural science or 18 hours of graduate work

Job description

Position Title

Part time faculty, CINSAM

Position Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role

NKU's Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics seeks part time faculty to teach an introductory level Integrative Natural Science course. The course covers biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental science. It is a 5 contact-hour per week course with twice-a-week combined lecture and laboratory sessions. It develops students’ understanding of the scientific method as a tool for inquiry and problem solving, with emphasis on basic statistical and graphical analysis, critical thinking, and information literacy. The course is required for Elementary Education majors and fulfills general education requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach one or more sections of Integrative Natural Science (SCI 110), covering biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental science at an introductory college level.
• Teach during regular business hours and during both fall and spring semesters.
• Work with the SCI 110 course coordinator on supplies and equipment and report to the director of CINSAM.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in a natural science discipline (biology, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, or related discipline).
• Ability to teach an integrative natural science class covering biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental science at an introductory college level – with support from an experienced course coordinator.
• Teaching experience.

Other Requirements

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.