Biology Adjunct

Biology Adjunct

Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Reports to: Dean of STEM

Olympic College is recruiting adjunct faculty to teach courses in Biology. The college seeks to recruit engaging instructors who have experience successfully integrating students from varied age, cultural, racial, socio-economic, and other diverse backgrounds in the classroom.

Part-time positions at the college are open continuous and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

Olympic College has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a comprehensive reform movement of more than 220 community colleges, each committed to helping students achieve their college and career goals. These colleges have a laser focus on equity, closing achievement gaps, and increasing graduation rates with an emphasis on low-income students, first-generation students, and students of color, groups that have been traditionally underserved at all colleges.

Essential Functions

• Teach college-level courses by the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines.
• Provide quality teaching including related preparation and grading.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested.
• Maintain and provide accurate and complete course and student records in a professional and timely manner.
• May include evening instruction.
• Maintain clear and punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or related field from an accredited College or University
• Basic Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

Desired Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience
• Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field from an accredited College or University