"Adjunct Faculty, Biology"

Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Company:
La Salle University

Job Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Category:
Biology

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Department: 215110 - Biology and Integrated Science, Bus & Tech

Position Summary

La Salle University's Natural Sciences department has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratory classes. These courses are generally offered in person, in the daytime or evenings.

For more information about the Chemistry department, please visit https://www.lasalle.edu/chemistry

Essential Duties
* Teach assigned course(s).
* Prepare course materials consistent with departmental learning objectives.
* Provide timely grading and feedback to students.
* Provide guidance and support to students.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in a biology, anatomy, physiology or related field. A Master's or terminal degree in related degree in a field related to anatomy/physiology (MD, DO, DPt, etc) will also be considered.
• Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or desire for teaching biology and/or anatomy and physiology courses, particularly at the college-level.
• Knowledge or experience teaching anatomy and physiology laboratory courses.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• The job requires the ability to teach lecture or lab sections of A&P.
• The job requires movement around the classroom or laboratory, and possibly lifting heavy objects such as anatomy models.
• It may be necessary for the position to teach an evening class of A&P.

Special Instructions to Applicant

In your cover letter, please describe your anatomy and physiology teaching experience and/or qualifications for teaching anatomy and physiology. In the letter, please provide 2 professional references with contact information.

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Basis: Salary

Position Group: Faculty

Application Open Date: 07/07/2024