Adjunct Faculty,Biological Sciences Job Sanford area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses,which includes developing and posting syllabi, preparing and delivering instruction, designing assignments and assessments,grading student work, and providing timely, constructive addition, Adjunct Faculty are expected to engage in professional development, effectively utilize the College’s Online Learning Management System (CANVAS), and maintain open communication with students, colleagues, and supervisors. They may also contribute to curriculum improvement efforts aimed at enhancing student success.

Essential

Functions

The responsibility of Adjunct Faculty is to teach classes as assigned. Duties related to the teaching of a course include, butare not limited to, the following types of activities:

Developing a course syllabus in the format determined by the College and posting said syllabus to the College approved system bycollege posted deadlines.

Preparing for and delivering class, studio, clinical, or lab instruction; at days, times, modalities and locations determined bythe College.

Using assigned instructional materials to plan and deliverinstruction designed to enhance student learning.

Developing or modifying assignments, assessments and other course materials to support and evaluate student understanding ofcourse learning outcomes established in the course syllabus and per department guidelines.

Grading student work and providing constructive feedback to students in a timely fashion, including resolution of incomplete or disputed grades.

Participating in professional development opportunities offeredby the college and department.

Validating textbooks, posting course syllabi, class/grade rosters, and submitting final student grades by established deadlines

Remaining current with how to use the College’s Online Learning Management System (currently CANVAS) as required by departmental guidelines.

Responding in a timely fashion to communication from students,colleagues and supervisors

Meeting with students individually to review course work asneeded.

Adjunct faculty may work with other faculty in support of curricula improvement as appropriate to promote students' success and mastery of course and program competencies.

Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Biology OR Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with atleast 18 graduate hours in any combination of the following qualifying fields:

Anatomy & Physiology
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Botany
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
Genetics
Marine Biology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Oceanography (with a Biology emphasis)
Pharmacology (with a Biology emphasis)
Zoology

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching with teaching experience and professional certification.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction in line with Seminole State College’s mission and vision.
Possessing sufficient professional expertise in their specific field/discipline.
Maintaining faculty credentials as required by the college'sac crediting agencies.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy toenhance teaching and learning.
Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.
Committed to supporting student learning and development.

Work Environment and Special Considerations

Works in a classroom/lab setting.

Flexible hours, days and assigned campus location may vary dueto enrollment.

This description in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any otherjob-related…

Adjunct Faculty, Biological Sciences