"Adjunct Instructor (Biology) 3 positions"

Job Description

Prairie View A&M University

Adjunct Instructor (Biology) 3 positions

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position. We are seeking a part-time faculty member committed to excellence in undergraduate science education. The adjunct professor will teach both lecture and laboratory biology courses at the undergraduate college level. The ideal candidate will have expertise in teaching courses related to Anatomy and Physiology. Teaching responsibilities based upon the applicant's background and expertise in introductory anatomy and physiology level courses with laboratories.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Microbiology or other related courses to major and non-major students.
• Commitment to the pursuit of excellence in teaching.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Ability to fulfill assessment requirements according to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation standards.
• Perform other teaching duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Doctorate (Ph.D., PharmD, M.D., O.D., or D.V.M.) in relevant areas of Biology.
• Prior teaching experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 2+ year of experiences in teaching anatomy and physiology at the undergraduate college level.
• 2 + years of experience in preparation and implementation of teaching laboratories.
• 2 + years expertise in instructional technology and experience in course learning management systems.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

About Us

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.