Adjunct- Biology; Biology and Anatomy & Physiology

Adjunct
- Biology (Biology and Anatomy & Physiology)

Adjunct Paterson, NJ, US

30+ days ago Requisition

We are seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach courses in Biology, specifically Biology and Anatomy & Physiology. At PCCC, courses are offered in the traditional 14-week semesters and meet twice a week during the morning, afternoon or evening. Faculty are responsible for teaching both the Lecture and Lab for any courses they are assigned.

• Teach assigned classes in accordance with the College's academic calendar and approved syllabi.
• Meet all scheduled class sessions.
• Maintain and report accurate student grade and attendance records using approved procedures and systems.
• Participate in assessment activities in support of the PCCC institutional effectiveness program.
• Utilize the appropriate technology, including the College's student learning platform, to fulfill teaching duties.
• Maintain communication with the College, department, and students via the College’s assigned email and LMS.
• Adhere to the guidelines contained in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook (Link can be found )

• A Master's degree in the respective field and teaching experience are required.
• Familiarity with teaching adult learners.
• College level teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Experience teaching with a Learning Management system (LMS) such as Blackboard is preferred but not required.
• Ability to teach concurrently or remotely via Zoom is a plus.

Please specify, in your cover letter, what days and times you are available to teach. Lectures are typically 1 hour and 21 minutes twice a week. Labs are 2 hours and 41 minutes once a week and are immediately before or after the lecture. Faculty are required to teach both the lecture and the lab for each course.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

The pay for this position is $996 per credit taught.

• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counselling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• Alternate Benefit Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement program, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)