Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Biology Lab

SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY•Bethany, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology seeks adjunct instructors for the laboratory to accompany Human Physiology or Microbiology courses. The lab instructor will work closely with the instructor for the lecture portion of the course. The syllabus requirements and experiment list will be decided by the lecture instructor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate students and will be strongly committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, active pedagogy, and academic success of all students.

Requirements

Strong personal Christian commitment and commitment to the SNU mission
Understanding and embracing the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
Commitment to acknowledge, celebrate, and promote diversity, inclusion and equity.
B.S. or B.A. in Biology or closely related field, AND 18 graduate credits in Biology (or closely related field) or equivalent work experience.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Committed to the pursuit of academic excellence
Enthusiastic about interacting with students
Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a Christian liberal arts university in the Wesleyan tradition

Nice To Haves

M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology or Microbiology
Teaching experience

Responsibilities

Setting up the lab stations on the day that they teach
Giving the pre-lab lecture and all instruction during the lab period
Cleaning up and properly labeling waste for that lab period
Grading the lab notebooks, quizzes, and reports
Providing grading and feedback in a timely manner
May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees.