"Adjunct Professor for Introduction to Conservation Biology"

Job Description

The adjunct will teach the course Introduction to Conservation Biology. The course is described as follows: BIO-2060 Intro to Conservation Biology (3 Credits): How do we protect species, their habitats and ecosystems from extinction? Conservation biology is a science that focuses on the biological diversity at gene, species, ecosystem, population and global levels. This 3 credit course will provide an introduction to the role of science in the conservation research of animals and plants. Class discussions will focus on both domestic and international conservation cases and research, using both textbook and primary literature examples. Lectures topics will cover biodiversity, speciation, habitat destruction, infectious diseases, and conservation management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach the course BIO2060, which includes 2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes/ lecture session). Days and times of lecture are TBD by professor and chair.
• Use Brightspace as a digital learning platform for course materials and grading.
• Hold 3 office hours per week.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications:

Education:

M.S., Ph.D., post-docs, or experienced academicians with a strong background in a related discipline (e.g., ecology, environmental science, conservation biology).

Experience:

Experience with teaching a similar course is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking around a classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary:

The annual salary for this position is dependent upon the adjunct union contract. Pay: $3,375 - $3,675.

Hours Expectation:

2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes/ lecture session) as well as 3 office hours per week. Days and Times: TBD.

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu.

Job Type:

Part Time