Science Adjunct Instructor Pool

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Long Beach (MS); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A regional community college seeks a Science Adjunct Instructor to teach courses at the Jackson County Campus. Responsibilities include delivering quality education in Biology, meeting educational objectives, and collaborating on curriculum development. A Master's degree in Biology or a related field and teaching experience are required. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with technology are essential. This is a vital role in enhancing student learning and academic success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching at community college is desirable.
• Capable of teaching biological sciences courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses including regular and non-traditional classes.
• Collaborate with school chair on goals and evaluations.
• Utilize diverse instructional methodologies.

Skills

Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills

Teaching experience

Familiarity with Internet, email and word processing

Education

Master’s degree in Biology or relevant field with 18 graduate hours in Biology

Doctorate in appropriate field

Job description

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Work as a Science Adjunct Instructor at the Jackson County Campus. Applicant will assume responsibility for teaching subject matter in addition to good citizenship, respect for rights of others, respect for College property, and proper attitude.

Job Duties

1. Teach courses assigned by college administration. Teaching load will vary and can include regular and non-traditional classes/assignments, including classes during the day, evenings, weekends, and on-line. Classes shall be met when scheduled and for entire period of time scheduled.
2. Work with the school chair, as directed, on annual goals and objectives, strategic initiatives, standards and measures, student learning outcomes (SLO), etc.
3. Work closely with the school chair in the continued evaluation and improvement of subject curricula. Update syllabi annually.
4. Utilize the library and learning lab materials, resources, and services available to students and make recommendations for Learning Lab improvements via the school chair.
5. Strive to better understand students’ learning styles and work to improve teaching methods, content, and value of each course taught.
6. Provide students with course objectives and course outlines that have been approved by the department chair and the Dean.
7. Use diverse instructional methodology including audio-visual, computer software, and other technological means.

Mandatory Qualifications

1. (M1) Master’s degree in Biology or Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Biology.
2. (M2) Teaching experience.
3. (M3) Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills.
4. (M4) Familiarity with Internet, email and word processing functions.

Desirable Qualifications

1. (D1) Doctorate in an appropriate field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
2. (D2) Qualifications to teach various lecture/lab courses in the area of biological sciences (General Biology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Nutrition, Human Anatomy and Physiology).
3. (D3) Experience in teaching at the community college and/or college-level.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Faculty

Open Date 09/10/2025

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Terri Cothern – Assistant Dean of Learning Resources
Jackson County Campus
2300 Highway 90
Gautier, MS 39553
[e-mail]

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