Adjunct Biology Instructor

Job Description

We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Austin Campus. The instructor will be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom and lab format.

Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to:

• Instructional planning and delivery;
• Teaching and facilitating student learning;
• Curriculum planning and development;
• Assessment of student performance;
• Classroom management;
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials;
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees

The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.

Salary Range:

Part-time faculty members are paid by number of credits taught each semester and the amount per credit ranges from $775.00-$2,396.43 (depending on education and experience).

Minimum Qualifications

Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications. Please enter your experience in chronological order, including the month and year of employment.

• Master's degree with a major in biology or
• Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology.

Preferred Qualification

• Prior teaching experience and familiarity with different learning styles with the experience/ability to incorporate the latest technology into teaching methods, including online and distance learning strategies like D2L.
• Willingness to teach in-person and multimodal courses.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae. Please note that the search committee will not review incomplete applications.

This position requires completing employment references and a driver's license background check.

Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas. All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Part-time; varies based on student need

Telework (Yes/No)

TBD