Adjunct Professor - Biology 900667

Oklahoma State University • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary: To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in discipline or related area or Master’s Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.
• Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift) unassisted, bending, standing, repetitive motions, climbing or walking.
• Must be able to handle and safely dispose of chemicals, solutions, biohazardous material, and any other hazardous materials common to the science lab.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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