Adjunct; Faculty - Biology

Position: Adjunct (Faculty) - Biology
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Adjunct Biology LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT:
One Term PAY RATE:
Pay scale varies dependent upon level of education/degree. CLASSIFICATION:
Instructional SUPERVISORS:
Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairs, Program Manager Dynamic and Engaging Opportunity Awaits You! Are you ready to inspire, lead, and make a difference? Step into the vibrant world of academia as an Adjunct Instructor at Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC)-where innovation drives learning and passion fuels purpose! At LSSC, our Adjunct Instructors don't just teach-they energize the classroom through engaging lectures, thought-provoking discussions, and immersive, hands-on learning experiences that empower our broad range of students with varied goals and perspectives.

Join us in shaping the future of our students by fostering a supportive and welcoming learning environment grounded in LSSC's core values of Communication, Collaboration, Care, and Celebrate! Lake-Sumter State College assures civil rights for its students, employees, visitors, and contractors. LSSC prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or genetic information in any of its programs, activities, employment, and contracts.

* Plans and carries out instructional duties, which maximize learning by students.
* Supervises students in accordance with program procedures, academic, and course related concerns.
* Teaches assigned courses in accordance with department expectations.
* Assists with registration and/or recruitment when requested.
* Publishes complete syllabus to students by the first day classes begin.
* Attends all scheduled or called meetings by the President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Deans, or LSSC supervisor, unless excused by the administrator in charge.
* Teaches all classes for the full period as scheduled.
* Evaluates student progress and achievement with clear methods presented on course syllabus.
* Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
* Submit grade reports and other required data on or before deadline dates.
* Resolve discipline problems within sphere of responsibility.
* Assist and counsel students as needed.
* Utilize material and technology necessary to accomplish designated tasks.
* Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional methods.
* Regularly examine content of assigned courses and recommend changes to LSSC supervisor if needed.
* Complies with appropriate administrative rules/regulations and Board Policy.
* Participate in an annual evaluation process as specified by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
* Maintain continuity of communication with students, community, faculty, staff, and supervisors through timely replies to meeting, phone, mail, and email requests.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Adhere to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards and practices.
* Ability to work various hours including nights, early morning and weekends.
* Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, or off campus, as required.
* Required
* Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in:
* Biology
* Environmental Science
* Botany
* Water Management
* Zoology
* Geology
* Geospatial Science
* Agriculture/Agro-science. *

Developmental Education Credit Courses:
Bachelor's degree in teaching discipline or related area. Educational Credentials (Foreign Degrees) Applicants with foreign transcripts earned outside the United States must submit an evaluation from a credentialing evaluation service recognized by a U.S.

-based accrediting body (such as NACES or AICE) to verify that the education/degree meets the minimum requirements for the position. Official transcripts, along with certified English translations if applicable, must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.