Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Adjunct postings are filled based on enrollment. While a posting may exist on our website, there may or may not be a need at this time; however, applications are available for the hiring managers to review on an ongoing basis. The hiring manager or their designee will contact the applicants they would like to interview. Transcripts showing degree conferred (copies or originals) will be required at the time of interview. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign transcripts evaluated by an authorized evaluation services (See NACES link for details http://www.naces.org/members.htm)

Compensation:

Hours: Varies

Department: Natural Science Location: TBD

Key Position Information:

Master's degree in the specific teaching discipline or
master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours
in any combination of the following subject areas:

Anatomy and Physiology
Biological Science
Biology
Botany
Ecology
Marine Biology
Medicine
Microbiology
Nutrition
Oceanography (biology emphasis)
Zoology

St. Petersburg College is committed to student success and seeks to hire faculty who are highly motivated and dedicated to the achievement of SPC's goals to provide top-quality education. SPC promotes academic excellence through interactive, innovative, and inquiry-centered teaching and learning. All SPC resources, decisions, and efforts are aligned to transform students' lives to empower them to finish what they start. We believe students are the heart of SPC!

Position Summary:

Plan, organize, and teach to promote successful student learning outcomes

Requirements:

Education:

Appropriate level of education required. See SPC Teaching Disciplines and Faculty Credentialing Guidelines for details.

Experience:

Related teaching experience at the college level preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strategies that will encourage the acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities in a learning-centered environment;
• Use observational, oral, and/or written assessment to direct and enhance learning in a timely manner;
• Create, encourage, and maintain an inclusive environment that respects multiple learning styles;
• Use current and emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods to enhance student learning;
• Observe college policies and procedures;
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development;
• Be able to work effectively to meet the needs of diverse student populations.

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at ; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at .