Position Title:Adjunct, BiologyTime Type:Part timePosition Summary and Qualifications:Saint Joseph's University Department of Biology has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester. Professionals with experience and apassion for teaching at the undergraduate level will be given preference. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct one or two courses each semester on an as needed basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and also in the evening. Courses available for adjunct staffing may include:Non- Major courses:1. Bio 160: Heredity and Evolution - an introductory course in DNA, genetics and evolutionary principles.2. Bio 161: The Human Organism - an elementary course in basic principles of human anatomy, physiology, and genetics.3. Bio 165: Exploring the Living World - a lecture/Laboratory course covering the nature of science, cell biology and heredity, biodiversity, ecology, and human evolution and physiology4. Bio 260-261BIO 175-185: Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Allied Health I and IIMajor Courses:5. BIO 101L, 102L, 201L: Laboratory sections for introductory core courses in Cell Biology, Genetics, and Organismic BiologyFor further information about the Department of Biology, please visit our website at:
Position Responsibilities:- Develop and deliver instructional materials such as lectures, lab activities, and assessments
- Hold regular office hours to support students
- Create, Administer, and Grade assignments, quizzes, lab reports, and exams
- Maintain accurate records of student progress in the course
Minimum Qualifications:- Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field required (Ph.D. preferred)
- Prior teaching experience at the college level strongly preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively explain complex concepts to students
- Strong organizational and classroom management skills
Required Documents: (1) Cover Letter/Letter of Interest; (2) Resume/Curriculum Vitae; (3) List of ReferencesSaint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about - and to make a positive contribution to - our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOESaint Joseph's University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail ...@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-###-####. To learn more about the University's Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University's response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.