Temporary, Part-Time Biology Instructor - (Unsolicited)

Job Summary/Basic Function

The department of Biology is accepting applications for part-time instructor responsible for teaching undergraduate biology courses on an as-needed basis. The Biology Department at times needs temporary part-time Instructors to fill in for faculty on sabbaticals or leaves.

Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching biology courses, including both lecture and laboratory, at the introductory level. Relevant courses include, but are not limited to, BIOL 100 (General Biology) and BIOL 101 (Foundations of Biology).

While the Department's primary instructional need is for BIOL 100/101 instructors, additional opportunities to teach "core" lab-based courses, such as Concepts of Botany, Concepts of Zoology, Cell & Developmental Biology, or Genetics & Molecular Biology are possible based on situational need.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as needed basis based on enrollment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biology or related discipline.
• One degree (Bachelor's or Postgraduate) must be in Biology and the other in the same or a related discipline.
• Broad experience with fundamental biological concepts.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Biology or related discipline.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.