Part-Time Faculty - BIO 351 Ecology Lecture (Fall 2026

Part‑Time Faculty - BIO 351 Ecology Lecture (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part‑Time Faculty – BIO 351 Ecology Lecture (Fall 2026)

Location:

Campus

Pay Range:
Salary offers will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

As determined by department/chair

Job Type: Part‑Time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

BIO 351 Ecology Lecture, 3 credits, Fall 2026 (appointment starts August 17, 2026). Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of the field such as the distribution of organisms, interactions among organisms, population dynamics, community ecology and ecosystem processes. The course meets in‑person on the SU Campus. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per‑credit‑rate‑history within the hiring department.

All course offerings are subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Qualifications:

None

Responsibilities:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course‑related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part‑time instructors.

Physical Requirements:

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment:
Not Applicable

Application Instructions:
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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