Adjunct Instructor of Biology

San Juan College • Farmington, NM

1d • $778 • Hybrid

About The Position

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester by semester basis. The primary duty is effective teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline. San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted. San Juan College seeks qualified part-time faculty to teach introductory biology courses, including: Non-Major Biology, Human Body Structures & Functions, Introductory Biology, and Human Anatomy & Physiology. San Juan College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations. This position reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course; participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities; demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Successful candidates must have a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in biology coursework from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience. Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum. Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required. Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students. San Juan College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations. Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position. It is the policy of San Juan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice-President of Learning and the Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities. Payroll and Benefits: Adjunct faculty are paid biweekly and are paid at either $778 per credit hour, or at an hourly rate as applicable.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in biology coursework from an accredited college or university
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.
• Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Developing and revising instructional materials
• Presenting material in an organized manner
• Evaluating student learning
• Maintaining student records
• Teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned
• Teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned
• Maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course
• Participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities
• Demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more are eligible for the tuition waiver benefit. Tuition may be waived for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester, and any one (1) credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed. This tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed.
• Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums).
• Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24 /7 – Provides 3 FREE sessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention
• Voluntary Benefits Allstate/Aflac Liberty Mutual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees