Adjunct Instructor, Biology

The Adjunct Instructor, Biology is a part‑time, non‑benefited position responsible for delivering engaging course content including participation in course embedded undergraduate research activities. This position facilitates learning through lectures, labs, discussions, assignments and assessments aligned with the college’s curriculum and academic standards. The Adjunct Instructor collaborates with department staff to ensure consistent course materials and that delivery meets the needs of the student population.

The Adjunct Instructor is also responsible for coordinating and overseeing laboratory experiences and supervising students in laboratory settings. Certain lab activities may require additional training for implementation.

Compensation: $850 per credit hour.

Priority Screening Date:
Position is open until filled.

Starting Date:
As soon as practical after the hiring process. Position filled on an as‑needed basis.

• Teaching and Learning: Employs student‑centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.
• Competency‑Based Design: Applies competency‑based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional levels with the aim of continuous improvement.
• Professionalism: Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contribute to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Biological Expertise: strong foundation in cellular biology, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and physiology.
• Lab Expertise: skilled in practicing and leading others in laboratory/field experiences via inquiry‑based methods on topics such as microscopy, molecular techniques, and biodiversity assessments for biological studies.
• Clinical or Field
  
  Experience:
  
  experience in medical, clinical, biological, zoological, or ecological work as a career.
• Technology & Safety: proficiency in data analysis and lab/field safety protocols for handling specimens and biological materials.

• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing – Teaching others how to do something.
• Learning Strategies – Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Science – Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management –…