Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

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About The Position

Instructs college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline-related curricula, assesses student learning, participates in program evaluation and college activities, and maintains college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan. The work schedule varies according to the teaching assignment, and adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.

The role also involves developing, maintaining, interpreting, and executing administrative procedures and practices, including maintaining manuals on College policies, procedures, rules, and standards. The instructor analyzes class and program needs, recommends course retention or deletion, coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates, and assists with students, curriculum and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials. The position requires the ability to work a fluctuating schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Applicants must attach an official transcript, college-stamped student copy, or non-web-based unofficial transcript. U.S. degrees must be from an appropriately recognized accredited institution; foreign degrees must be validated by a NACES member, with the evaluation report attached before the application closing date.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Biology or related fields, or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology or related fields.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to use the Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Applicants must attach an official transcript, a college-stamped student copy, or a non-web-based unofficial transcript; web-based student-system transcripts are not accepted.
• U.S. degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees must be validated by a NACES-member organization, and an evaluation report must be attached before the application closing date.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students using educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula and assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan.
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices, including manuals on College policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyze class and program needs and determine and recommend whether courses should be retained or deleted.
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates; maintain and adjust calendars as necessary.
• Assist students and support program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

What This Job Offers

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