Adjunct Faculty-Biology

Job Description

This is a part-time position teaching lecture and laboratory sections for multiple classes during the  academic year at Virginia Wesleyan University (soon to be Batten University). The courses include:

• BIO 100 Introductory Biology for nonmajors
• BIO 201 Microbiology for Health Sciences
• BIO 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIO 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

The adjunct instructor will teach in person during the day or early evening. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. and demonstrated experience in teaching college-level biology, although candidates with a M.S. or 18 graduate semester hours in Biology will be considered. Interested candidates should send their resume/CV to the Department Chair, Dr. Eric Johnson iew of applications will begin immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare syllabi that meet the VWU syllabus guidelines and provide these to students on the first day of class. Syllabi should also be provided to department chairs.
• Be on time and prepared for class sessions and grade, provide feedback, and return assignments within a reasonable time period.
• Communicate with students via office hours and email.
• Submit mid-term reports, final grades, and C- reports per guidelines provided by the University Registrar.
• Comply with FERPA regulations.
• Coordinate with Campus support services as needed to support students.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biology or M.S. with 18 graduate hours in Biology
• Teaching experience is preferred
• Willingness to learn and use Blackboard, the University Learning Management System.
• Strong communication skills.

This description is to be regarded as a general overview of the responsibilities required for this position. It is not intended as a contractual agreement; other related duties may be assigned.

If you found this job listing on an external site, please apply directly on the University's career page to be considered.