Adjunct - Natural Science Instructors

Have you ever thought about teaching in your area of expertise? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing opportunities? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.

The School of Science and Health Sciences seeking an Adjunct Instructor to provide high‑quality teaching in the Natural Sciences discipline. Hawkeye is interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to lead our students.

As an Adjunct Instructor, you are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming learning environment for all students. Part‑time teaching assignment may be at various sites and in various formats and be held on days, evenings, and weekends. Instructors plan and guide the learning processes for students toward the achievement of curricular goals and objectives as identified and documented in course outline materials.

Additional responsibilities include employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting course and student objectives; assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis according to department policies and procedures, and providing progress reports (evaluations and grades) as required.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides course instruction in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Chemistry
  • Introductory or General Biology
  • Microbiology
• Develops and prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
• Uses various instructional modalities (face‑to‑face, online, hybrid, ICN) as needed to facilitate the learning process.
• Instructs at various sites as needed.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
• Active participation as a department member with a focus on student learning and facilitation discipline‑related activities.
• Responsible for maintaining a laboratory environment for hands‑on teaching which includes dealing with external customers.
• Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
• Supervises, recruits, and advises students.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

• A Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences with 12 credit hours in a related science major.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public in a professional and personable manner.

Instruction will primarily be face‑to‑face with anticipated hours being flexible including afternoon, evening, and occasional weekend hours.

Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom or lab setting using technology. Requires good…