Job Description:
The Adjunct – Introductory, General & Advanced Biology position…
provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning
environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on
teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct provides
instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses
assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The
incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability
to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated
material.
Instruction & Student Learning
• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Designs curriculum
embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students
while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding
of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented
groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design
and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
Participates in the identification of students with academic or
other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and
objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to
students the expectations concerning the use of such
technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with
departmental policies. Maintains attendance records, determines and
submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies
and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback
as well as other relevant information to students throughout the
semester.
• Distributes and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporates
departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed
meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’
performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead
Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and
professional development.
Student Engagement & Advisement
• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active
and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge,
student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both
inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support
services available at the College or in the community.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
• Helps to ensure the College meets its responsibilities in
identifying areas of opportunity and systemic concerns while
reporting complaints alleging discrimination.
• Creates a welcoming, inclusive, equitable and productive work
and learning environment where all students, faculty members, and
college employees feel valued and are able to contribute to their
full potential, regardless of their differences.
• Ensures accessible and inclusive curriculum design and teaching
strategies, and specifically promotes, advises, and supports
curriculum development aimed at creating a diverse and equitable
learning environment.
• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and
inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the
community.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Biology.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability
to gain access to work site(s).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior teaching experience, experience using an online course
management system (Blackboard, Edmodo, Moodle) and online course
instruction techniques and methods.
Compensation Details:
Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour
Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour
Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
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