Adjunct Instructor - Biology
About The Position
The Adjunct Instructor - Biology delivers quality instruction using integrative technologies. Courses may be taught on ground, in the evening, off campus, or through distance-based delivery, as assigned or required. Future teaching assignments are made term by term and may include fall, spring, and summer. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed when openings become available; the posting closes yearly on October 31, and applicants must re-apply each year to keep an application active. The instructor posts grades during the term to provide student feedback and submits final grades by the Registrar’s deadline. The instructor completes required College training and reports, including attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions, and surveys. The instructor submits or updates the class syllabus at least two weeks before the first class day or within seven days after contract execution, regularly checks JSCC email and the departmental mailbox, and responds to messages within 48 hours except on weekends. The instructor also advises the Program Chair or Dean as early as possible if unable to teach, attends meetings when requested, complies with College and TBR policies and guidelines, and performs other assigned duties. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable during application, but official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants are subject to a background check upon hire. Pay is $600 per credit hour.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field for lab courses, or a master’s degree in Biology or a related field for all non-lab courses.
- At least 18 graduate-level Biology credit hours from an accredited institution.
- Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Submit a resume, cover letter, and transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable during application, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
- Successful completion of a background check upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Collegiate-level teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses on ground and, as required, in the evening, off campus, or through distance-based delivery.
- Post grades during the term for student feedback and submit final grades for each semester by the Registrar’s deadline.
- Complete required College trainings and reports, including attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions, and surveys, by required deadlines.
- Advise the Program Chair or Dean as early as possible if unable to teach a class.
- Attend meetings as requested by the Program Chair and/or Dean.
- Comply with the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines; perform other duties as assigned.
- Regularly check JSCC email and the departmental mailbox and respond to messages within 48 hours, except on weekends.
- Submit a class syllabus or update the department syllabus at least two weeks before the first day of class or within seven days of contract execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
