Contracted Faculty of Practice; Adjunct): Biology

Position Overview

Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university.

With students at the center of the university’s mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.

• BIO 120 General Biology I – This course emphasizes inquiry and investigation while introducing students to the unifying theories of modern biological science. Topics considered include foundational mechanisms of matter, energy, cells, genetics, and reproduction. The course is comprised of lectures, readings, discussions, written assignments, online assignments, and a laboratory component.
• BIO 300 Microbiology – This course explores the diversity of the microbial world, providing overviews on bacteria, Archaea, viruses, fungi, and protozoans. A major emphasis is placed on how microorganisms cause disease, how the human body attempts to prevent disease, and how we can treat infectious disease. Other topics include microbial growth, metabolism, genetics, and environmental and food microbiology. The lab consists of a series of classic microbiology experiments that teach students how to visualize, culture, quantify, and identify microorganisms.
  
  A short self-directed research project allows students to design and implement their own experiment.

• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30 PM to 4:20 PM

• BIO 120.22 – Tuesdays from 12:00 PM to 1:50 PM
• BIO 120.24 – Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 10:50 AM
• BIO 120.25 – Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 10:50 AM

• Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM

Pre-Written Course: Yes

Modality: In-Person

# of Credits: Labs = 1 credit;
Lecture = 3 credits

Total Compensation: $1,250 per credit

Program / College: Biology;
Physical Sciences;
College of Business, Science, and Technology

• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments’ due dates.
• Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
• Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Follow the university and academic unit’s policies and procedures.

Education Required: Options: (1) Master’s degree in biology or related field, (2) Master’s degree in an unrelated field can be acceptable if the colleague meets Required (Tested) Experience requirement. (

Note:

Most often, colleagues will have a Ph.D. rather than a master’s degree).

Education Preferred: Terminal degree in biology or related field

Experience

Required:

(1) For colleagues possessing a doctorate or master’s degree in a biology related discipline, tested experience is not required. (2) For colleagues possessing an unrelated advanced degree (e.g., master’s in education), tested experience is required. Tested experience requires 10,000 hours in the content area of the course or successful completion of 18 graduate credits toward a terminal degree program.

Experience Preferred: For face‑to‑face courses, previous on‑campus teaching experience preferred. For…