"Adjunct Faculty - Biology"

• Minneapolis, MN, United States
• Part-time
• Job Classification: Adjunct Faculty
• FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried/teaching/stipend)
• Department: Biology
• Type of employment: Casual / on-call

Company Description

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

Job Description

The Biology Department is hiring adjuncts to teach a number of courses (both lectures and labs) in person (not remotely). Courses available for Fall 2024 include:

• BIO151 Lab: Introductory Biology labs (cells, molecules and genetics)
• BIO152 Lab: Evolution, Ecology and Diversity lab (evolution, ecology and organismal diversity)
• BIO151 and BIO152 Lectures
• BIO102: The Biological World lectures and labs (non-major survey of biology)
• BIO354 Lab: Cell Biology Lab
• BIO473 Lecture and Lab: The Physiology of Humans and Other Animals
• BIO474 Lecture and Lab: Developmental Biology

Qualifications

Ph.D. or Masters in Biology related field preferred. Qualified Late-career graduate students will be considered. 

Additional Information

To apply for this position, upload a cover letter, CV, and official transcripts. In the cover letter, candidates should address their ability to educate and mentor diverse students and/or contribute to a diverse community. As a part of the online application process, you will be required to provide the names of three professional references. If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg University contacting your references. Application review will begin immediately; position open until filled.