Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Biology Lab

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nazarene University invites applications for an adjunct laboratory instructor to accompany Human Physiology or Microbiology labs in the Biology Department. The role collaborates with the lecture instructor to align syllabi and experiment lists.

The candidate will set up lab stations, deliver pre-lab lectures, supervise labs, and assess student work, while fostering inclusive teaching and Christ-centered learning.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching in a Christian liberal arts environment.
• Ability to teach biology labs and support lecture instructors.

Responsibilities

• Set up lab stations for the assigned lab section.
• Give pre-lab lecture and conduct all lab instruction.
• Clean up and properly label lab waste for the period.
• Grade lab notebooks, quizzes and reports in a timely manner.
• Support inclusive learning environments and student success.

Skills

Communication skills

Inclusive teaching

Christian liberal arts values

Education

BS/BA in Biology or related

18 graduate biology credits or equivalent

MS or PhD in Biology or Microbiology preferred

Job description

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 strongly

committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, active pedagogy, and

academic success of all students.

Required 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.
• 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.