Adjunct, Biology Full Time or Part Time Status: Part-Time, Temporary If Part Time, hours per week: If temporary, please provide a start and end date: Job Type: Salaried/Exempt Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications
Saint joseph’s University Department of Biology has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester. Professionals with experience and a passion for teaching at the undergraduate level will be given preference. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct one or two courses each semester on an " as needed" basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and also in the evening. Courses available for adjunct staffing may include:
Non- Major courses:
1. Bio 160 – Heredity and Evolution – an intoductory course in DNA, genetics and evolutionary principles.
2 Bio 161: The Human Organism- an elementary course in basic principles of human anatomy, physiology, and genetics.
3. Bio 165: Exploring the Living World – a lecture/Laboratory course covering the nature of science, cell biology and heredity, biodiversity, ecology, and human evolution and physiology
4. Bio 260-261: Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Allied Health I and II
For further information about the Department of Biology, please visit our website at:
http://www.sju.edu/academics/cas/biology/
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching a specified course
Preparation of materials
Providing support and guidance to students
Giving prompt, regular feedback to students about their academic performance
Reporting mid-semester grades and final grades electronically
Secondary Responsibilities:
Cooperating with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
ABD or PhD in an area of Biology
Previous teaching experience
Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Additional Information: Hiring Range Position Classification: Faculty Union: None Number of direct reports to this position: 0 Number of indirect reports to this position: Department: 214010 - Biology Date Open to Internal Applicants: 10/09/2023 Date Open to External Applicants: 10/09/2023 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled No Open to: Internal and External Applicants