Biological Sciences - Adjunct Faculty

Bethel University • St. Paul, MN

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Teach courses in the biological sciences in keeping with the candidate’s specialization and departmental needs. We commonly have openings to teach introductory biology, environmental science, human anatomy, human physiology, and microbiology. Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Affirmation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ-centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Affirmation of Faith and supporting all other beliefs as Biblical, responsible, and thoughtful approaches while avoiding dissension and divisiveness. Employees teach and mentor students and help one another uphold our Community Covenant commitments. As a result of these expectations, all University employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to carry out its mission and foster Bethel’s Christ-centered covenant community.

Requirements

• Effective teaching and pedagogy practices
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in biology or a related field required
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• College teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach concepts and processes in biology, environmental science, human anatomy, human physiology, or microbiology.
• Teach laboratory sections that accompany lecture courses.
• Prepare lectures, assignments, and exams.
• Provide availability for meetings with students outside of class time.
• Contribute to an academic environment that seeks to advance inclusive excellence in the department and the discipline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level