"Adjunct Biology Faculty"

Full Job Description

Stark State Adjunct, Biology faculty must be enthusiastic about delivering high quality instructions to our students (including exploring new and innovating ways to deliver the instructions) and remain current in their field of expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in/knowledge of anatomy and physiology (introductory and cadaver-lab based), microbiology, medical terminology, general biology, and/or environmental science, with a passion for fostering student learning and success.

More specifically we are currently looking for individuals for Spring semester on Main campus with potential evening hours for our anatomy and physiology course.

Typical Hours of Work: Stark State College offers most of our classes between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM, Monday through Thursday. You must be available for face to face course delivery within these timeframes.

Location of Work: Our faculty deliver programs and classes at a variety of locations, including at our Stark State College Akron & Stark State Main Campus in North Canton.

Who We Are: The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success – for both our employees and our students – is the result. We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff and community feel welcome and valued.

You’ll be a Great Fit If: We are seeking a dynamic adjunct instructor. If you look forward to implementing innovative approaches to the learning environment, and you possess excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills this position may be a great fit.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and deliver day, evening, weekend, and web-based courses in any of the following biology courses: anatomy and physiology (introductory and cadaver-lab based), microbiology, medical terminology, general biology, and environmental science.
• Teach at any of our campus locations including Downtown Canton (Dual Enrollment), local high school (College Credit Plus), Akron, or North Canton.
• Participate in mandatory college activities that support the mission of the department and the college.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Additional responsibilities include preparation of instructional materials, assessing student performance, including electronic submission of never attends, early alert, mid-term grades and final grades by the required dates.

To be Considered You’ll Need:

• A masters degree in Biology, or a directly related field is required.
• College level teaching experience at a community college and experience teaching high school students is preferred.

Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect From Stark State: Part-time employees receive state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS), paid Stark State tuition, & employee assistance program. The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them – and you.

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