Adjunct Faculty Pool - Professor of Biology

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Prince George, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year, residential, liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities region—and its rural setting featuring 750+ acres of wetlands, bucolic forest, and the state’s oldest and largest pecan grove.

Richard Bland College is accepting applications for its adjunct faculty pool in Biology. This pool provides a source of qualified instructors for potential teaching assignments as needed. Adjunct faculty may teach a range of Biology courses (lecture and/or lab), support interdisciplinary collaboration, advise students, and contribute to departmental initiatives under the direction of the Natural Sciences & Mathematics Department Chair.

Requirements

• A master’s degree (or higher) in Biology from a regionally accredited college or university; or a M.S. degree in a closely-related field (e.g. anatomy, forensic science, environmental studies, etc.) with at least 18 graduate credit hours in biology
• Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area of instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of first- and second-year college students
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative style

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Biology (or a closely related field)
• Demonstrated experience as a college faculty member
• Demonstrated experience implementing innovative education delivery techniques

Responsibilities

• Teaching Biology courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures
• Preparing and submitting timely grade reports and other reports on student performance, as required
• Organizing class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the courses
• Providing input and working with other faculty and staff to review, produce, and/or select course-related materials

What This Job Offers

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