Adjunct Lecturer of Natural Sciences

Kentucky College of Art and Design•Louisville, KY

19h

About The Position

The Kentucky College of Art + Design (KyCAD) is hiring an Adjunct Lecturer of Natural Sciences to teach NS 101: Introduction to Natural Sciences during Spring 2027, Session 4. The six-week course runs January 11 through February 19, Monday through Thursday, from 10:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The position is open to internal and external applicants and reports under the direction of the VPAA. Compensation is $4,000 per three-credit course. NS 101 surveys the contributions of natural science to contemporary knowledge by examining the scientific method and the goals of scientific investigation. Students consider science as a cultural practice and study how observation, questioning, hypothesis, experimentation, and analysis contribute to a scientific worldview. Through case studies and controversies in the physical and life sciences, students learn foundational language, methods, and debates in natural science. They use scientific studies, statistics, graphs, and models to gather, analyze, and reason with natural-scientific data. The course is three credits and requires FYS 101: First Year Writing Seminar as a prerequisite. The lecturer develops and teaches the approved curriculum, provides timely instructional materials and assessments, maintains student progress and attendance records, evaluates student achievement, and submits grades by the deadline. The lecturer communicates regularly with students, uses inclusive teaching approaches appropriate to a diverse student population, and supports open-minded inquiry, diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving. Other duties may be assigned. KyCAD is an independent, licensed college offering a BFA in studio art and describes itself as the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s only four-year independent college of Art and Design. The college emphasizes an inclusive and welcoming environment, respect for individual and cultural differences, and employee well-being. Applicants submit a letter of interest, full curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references through the applicant portal. Applications are reviewed until the position is filled. A selected candidate must complete pre-employment screenings, which may include a national background check, and online FERPA training.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 18 semester hours in Natural Science.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
Sensitivity and ability to interact successfully with diverse populations.
Pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Resources; screenings may include a national background check.
Complete online Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) training.
Submit a letter of interest addressing professional background, qualifications, and alignment with KyCAD’s mission and vision; a full curriculum vitae; unofficial transcripts; and contact information for three professional references.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred.
Three years of preferred teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate achievement, and assign grades.
Complete an end-of-term course assessment form, if needed.
Maintain regular communication with students and use the Academic Alert notification process when appropriate.
Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
Use inclusive and effective teaching methods that support learning for a diverse student population.
Incorporate multicultural and diverse perspectives into instruction as appropriate, and conduct classes respectfully toward individual and cultural differences.
Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Embrace and enhance the college’s culture to support continued engagement, motivation, and drive.
Perform other duties as assigned.