Adjunct - Biology

Summary &

Qualifications:

Summary

This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching one or more Biology courses, including lectures and labs. This person will also be expected to maintain lab, equipment and reagent inventories and to assist in the development and revision of courses as needed. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students while maintaining proper class-related records, promptly assessing student coursework and apprising students of their progress.

The adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the Science/Math discipline. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners and meet the criteria of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Responsibilities may include teaching nights and/or online instruction.

There may be a combination of both in-person and online teaching components depending on the course taught. The start date for this position is August 2026 for the Fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Required:

* Master's degree in a science/math area related to the position required, with a bachelor's degree in biology or related field that meets the requirements of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for the respective course taught.

Preferred:

* Master's degree in biology (meeting HLC requirements)

* Two years of college-level teaching experience in biology

* Teaching experience in a science/math-related area

* Teaching experience in online environments

Essential Responsibilities

(Visit our website to see the NMC Adjunct Resource Guide for further details.)

Specifically, adjunct faculty have these responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Teaching Responsibilities

When teaching any courses including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats, the adjunct instructor will meet the responsibilities of adjunct faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, and Professional Qualities and Abilities. Adjunct faculty are encouraged to participate in Professional Development and in areas that Support of College and Community Initiatives.

Teaching Effectiveness

* Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities

* Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques

* Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process

* Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings

* Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle

* Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems

Faculty Professional Development

* Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization as time allows

Support of College, Community Initiatives

* Meets requirements for the adjunct review process

* Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise student lab assistants.

Adjunct Faculty General Responsibilities

* Attend and comply with all HR required Faculty member training

* Report grades by college deadlines

* Keep accurate student academic records

* Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time

* Make reasonable accommodations as approved by Disability Support Services to meet students' needs in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA)

* Follow College policy on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

* Respond to requests including, but not limited to Academic Chairs, Department Heads, committee chairs, and the Records Office in a timely and thorough manner

* Meet requirements of the Adjunct Performance Review Processs in a timely manner and with the intention of maintaining teaching effectiveness,…