Adjunct Prof. General Bio II Lecture and Lab
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JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Adjunct Professor - General Biology II Lecture and LabDepartment: Biology Reports To: Dr. Aikaterini SkokotasFSLA Classification: ExemptCreation/Revision Date: October 2024MISSIONRosemont College is a community of lifelong learners dedicated to academic excellence and fostering joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, the ability to make reasoned moral decisions, and a sense of responsibility to serve others in our global society.Rooted in Catholicism, Rosemont welcomes all faiths and is guided by the principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus to meet the needs of the time.Rosemont College values: Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person; Diversity with a commitment to building an international community; Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion; Care for the Earth as our common home.SUMMARYThe biology department seeks qualified individuals to teach General Biology II lecture and lab at Rosemont College in Spring 2025 semester.Course Description: Insights into the diversity of life by comparing the biology of organisms on different branches of the tree of life. Emphasis is on understanding evolutionary relationships among plants and animals by focusing on comparative anatomy, physiology, and ecology.SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE*The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for:1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students.3. Evaluating the academic progress of students.4. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.5. Scheduling office hours.6. Providing reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities.7. Regularly communicating with the discipline coordinator on issues related to student performance.* PLEASE NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibility that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibility and activities may change at any time with or without notice.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Master's degree in biology required; Ph.D. and Post doctoral candidates preferred.• Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS• Advanced degree in Biology• Teaching experience at the college level• Cultural sensitivity to diverse populations• Openness and willingness to request, receive, and provide constructive feedback• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, and CanvasENVIRONMENTRegularly• In personPHYSICAL MOVEMENTRegularlyHEARING / SPEAKING / VISIONRegularly• Required to talk and hear• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing microscope slides, perform animal dissections, preparing and analyzing documents, data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; moderate reading. • Able to see and read computer screensOFFICE MACHINERY USAGERegularly• Personal Computer• TelephoneNON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTRosemont College is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.