Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science (Wildlife Ecology and Management)

Stevenson University • Owings Mills, MD

40d

About The Position

Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University's faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in wildlife ecology and management and possibly other related courses in the Environmental Sciences major in the Department of Biological Sciences and Fine School of the Sciences. Education/Experience Master's degree or higher in biological or related science, with a doctoral degree strongly preferred, a strong commitment to quality teaching and at least two years of college level teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge/Skills/Ability Knowledge of wildlife ecology and management and environmental science. Demonstrated teaching ability in environmental science or related science courses. Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities. Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies. Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially. Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy. Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement. Ability to assess student performance and learning. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with educational assessment practices Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community. Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system. Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with colleagues. Ability to travel between campuses. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in biological or related science, with a doctoral degree strongly preferred
• Strong commitment to quality teaching
• At least two years of college level teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology and management and environmental science
• Demonstrated teaching ability in environmental science or related science courses
• Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies
• Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially
• Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy
• Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement
• Ability to assess student performance and learning
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity with educational assessment practices
• Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community
• Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system
• Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues
• Ability to travel between campuses
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed

Responsibilities

• Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom and laboratory and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely submission of mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
• Respond to student feedback for each course and complete training or professional development as required by the University.
• Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.
• Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
• Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
• Teaching assignments may require teaching day or evening classes.
• Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees