Part time faculty, CINSAM

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Part time faculty, CINSAM

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NKU's Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics seeks part time faculty to teach an introductory level Integrative Natural Science course. The course covers biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental science. It is a 5 contact-hour per week course with twice-a-week combined lecture and laboratory sessions. It develops students’ understanding of the scientific method as a tool for inquiry and problem solving, with emphasis on basic statistical and graphical analysis, critical thinking, and information literacy.

The course is required for Elementary Education majors and fulfills general education requirements.

• Teach one or more sections of Integrative Natural Science (SCI 110), covering biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental science at an introductory college level.
• Teach during regular business hours and during both fall and spring semesters.
• Work with the SCI 110 course coordinator on supplies and equipment and report to the director of CINSAM.

• Master’s degree or minimum of 18 hours of graduate work in a natural science discipline (biology, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, or related discipline).
• Ability to teach an integrative natural science class covering biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and environmental science at an introductory college level – with support from an experienced course coordinator.
• Teaching experience.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.