Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field required (Ph.D. preferred)
Prior teaching experience at the college level strongly preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively explain complex concepts to students
Strong organizational and classroom management skills
Physical and Other Requirements
May require standing for long periods of time
May require talking for long periods of time
May require carrying course materials
Modality:
Fully online OR In-person only
Pay Transparency:
Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Notice to Out of State Applicants:
Required Documents : (1) Cover Letter/Letter of Interest; (2) Resume/Curriculum Vitae; (3) List of References
Saint Joseph's University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activ
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Position Title:
Adjunct, Biology
Time Type:
Part time
Position Summary and Qualifications:
Saint Joseph's University Department of Biology has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester. Professionals with experience and a passion for teaching at the undergraduate level will be given preference. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct one or two courses each semester on an " as needed" basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and also in the evening. Courses available for adjunct staffing may include:
Non- Major courses:
1. Bio 160: Heredity and Evolution - an introductory course in DNA, genetics and evolutionary principles.
2. Bio 161: The Human Organism - an elementary course in basic principles of human anatomy, physiology, and genetics.
3. Bio 165: Exploring the Living World - a lecture/Laboratory course covering the nature of science, cell biology and heredity, biodiversity, ecology, and human evolution and physiology
4. Bio 260-261BIO 175-185: Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Allied Health I and II
Major Courses:
5. BIO 101L, 102L, 201L: Laboratory sections for introductory core courses in Cell Biology, Genetics, and Organismic Biology
For further information about the Department of Biology, please visit our website at: http://www.sju.edu/academics/cas/biology/
Saint Joseph's University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate, and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.
SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional experience, and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph's University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU's academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibiliites:
Provide support and guidance to students
Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
Develop and deliver instructional materials such as lectures, lab activities, and assessments
Hold regular office hours to support students
Create, administer, and grade assignments, quizzes, lab reports, and exams
Maintain accurate records of student progress in the course
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