Community (Adjunct) Faculty

MNSCU • Mn 55106, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY a vibrant and growing public, urban university, occasionally needs community (adjunct) faculty to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. These positions are temporary and part-time. We are currently seeking a community faculty (part-time) instructor to teach NSCQ 201 Minnesota Ecology and Conservation Biology in Spring 2016.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biology or related field.
• Demonstrated biology field coursework content competence.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the post-secondary level effectively.
• Communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an institution with a culturally, economically and linguistically diverse workforce.

Nice To Haves

• Any other area of knowledge or expertise that could be an asset, but is not required for this position.
• Effective presentation skills
• Outstanding/Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
• Understanding of and willingness to learn policy, process and procedures for individual study abroad and academic internship opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to teach NSCI 201 Minnesota Ecology and Conservation Biology in Spring 2016.
• NSCI 201 is an introduction to the science of conservation biology applied to the ecology of Minnesota, focusing on Minnesota's natural ecosystems and the connections between humans and the environment.
• Lab activities vary with the season and the instructor's expertise.
• Field trips to forest, prairie and/or wetland ecosystems are a required part of class.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree