Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Biology Lab

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nazarene University invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor in Biology at the Bethany campus. The role involves teaching laboratory sections for Human Physiology or Microbiology, working closely with the lecture instructor to align syllabus requirements and experiments.

Responsibilities include setting up labs, delivering pre-lab lectures, supervising lab activities, and timely grading of notebooks, quizzes, and reports.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication skills and ability to engage undergraduates.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and Christian liberal arts education.
• Ability to coordinate with lecture instructors and manage lab sessions.

Responsibilities

• Set up lab stations and lead lab sessions as assigned.
• Provide pre-lab lectures and instruction during lab periods; ensure proper waste labeling.
• Grade lab notebooks, quizzes and reports in a timely manner; provide constructive feedback.
• Foster inclusive learning environments and academic excellence among undergraduates.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Education

B.S./B.A. in Biology or related field

18 graduate credits in Biology or related field

M.S./Ph.D. in Biology or Microbiology preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008

Position Type: Adjunct Instructor

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Part time / Salary / Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

As assigned, depending on lab section

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Biology seeks adjunct instructors for the laboratory to accompany Human Physiology or Microbiology courses.

The lab instructor will work closely with the instructor for the lecture portion of the course. The syllabus requirements and experiment list will be decided by the lecture instructor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Functions:
• The adjunct will be responsible for setting up the lab stations on the day that they teach, giving the pre-lab lecture and all instruction during the lab period, cleaning up and properly labeling waste for that lab period, and grading the lab notebooks , quizzes, and reports.
• Grading and feedback in a timely manner is expected.
• The successful candidate will teach undergraduate students and will be stronglycommitted to fostering inclusive learning environments, active pedagogy, andacademic success of all students.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• A commitment to acknowledge, celebrate, and promote diversity, inclusion and equity.
• B.S. or B.A. in Biology or closely related field, AND 18 graduate credits in Biology (or closely related field) or equivalent work experience.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology or Microbiology preferred.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• The candidate must be committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and be enthusiastic about interacting with students.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a Christian liberal arts university in the Wesleyan tradition is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from the Biology Chair, although other biology faculty may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees.

BENEFITS

This position is not eligible for benefits.