Wingate Online - Adjunct Faculty, Science

Wingate University; Wingate (NC); On-site; USD 33,480 - 66,960; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach online undergraduate science courses at Wingate University. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Biology or a related field, or have a Bachelor's degree with applicable experience. Successful instructors will facilitate engaging online courses, maintain support for students, and uphold academic standards.

Dedicated to equal employment opportunities, Wingate encourages qualified candidates across diverse demographics to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or related field required, or bachelor's with 5 years of experience.
• Experience with online instruction and LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas).
• Prior teaching experience at the college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging online courses adhering to syllabus.
• Maintain presence in LMS with timely feedback.
• Hold virtual office hours for student support.

Skills

Online Instruction

Student Support

Grading turnaround

Academic Integrity

LMS Familiarity (e.g. Canvas)

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related field

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Wingate University is a teaching university which serves more than 3,400 students on two campuses. Wingate is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Position Summary

The Wingate University Online program seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach online undergraduate science courses. Adjunct faculty play a vital role in delivering high-quality, accessible education to a diverse student population and are expected to maintain the academic standards and professional conduct consistent with the university's mission.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging, well-organized online courses inaccordance with the course syllabus and Wingate Onlineguidelines
• Maintain a visible, responsive presence in the learningmanagement system (LMS), including timely feedback on assignments and regular communication with students
• Post and adhere to grading turnaround times as established by the Office of Online Education
• Hold virtual office hours or provide equivalent availability for student support
• Uphold academic integrity policies and report violations as required
• Participate in required faculty orientations, trainings,
• Alignment with University mission, vision, and strategic roadmap
• Other job duties / responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field required; a bachelor's degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience may be considered
• Specialization in one or more of the following areas: [e.g., human biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology]
• Experience with online instruction and familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas)
• Prior teaching experience at the college level preferred, with the ability to teach science laboratories in an online format
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations

In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.