Adjunct for Biological Sciences

St Edwards University • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Biological Sciences routinely hires adjunct faculty to fill curricular needs on a part-time basis and maintains a pool of candidates for temporary part-time positions as the need arises. This position is continuously open and qualified persons will be selected to teach undergraduate courses as the need arises. Appointments are generally made on a semester-by-semester basis. Positions are renewable, contingent upon need and performance.

Requirements

• Ph. D. or Master's degree (with 18 graduate hours in Biology) in any area of Biology required.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Successful candidate must complete an employment and/or criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Teaching one or more sections of introductory biology lecture and lab courses for majors or non-majors.
• Occasionally, adjunct instructors may be asked to teach a specialized course in their area of expertise.
• Adjunct instructors must be available on campus for one office hour per week per course taught.

Benefits

• Overview of employee benefits is available at the university's human resources page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree