Biology Adjunct Faculty (in-person)

Title: Biology Adjunct Faculty (in-person)

Salary Range: $550 per credit hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Owensboro Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Owensboro Community College

Department: Mathematics, Natural and Social Sciences

Job Summary

Owensboro Community and Technical College has openings for part-time Biology Adjunct Instructors to teach all levels of biology on campus. Assignment(s) will begin in the Fall Semester. Common courses in which we are in need:
• BIO 112: Intro to Biology (Lecture)
• BIO 113: Intro to Biology (Lab)
• BIO 135: Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Laboratory
• BIO 137: Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Laboratory
• BIO 139: Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Laboratory

Job Duties:

• Plans and carries our instruction, instructional activities, and prepares learning materials for in-person or online courses.
• Provides instruction to students in the subject area.
• Prepares lesson plans (as needed) and maintains records and reports on student attainment, attendance/activity and progress.
• Utilizes approved online course template and syllabus format, maintains classroom order and discipline.
• Provides timely feedback to students
• Completes required trainings as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biology or Anatomy and Physiology (or related field) with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline or closely related subject matter. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching online, in-person, or hybrid courses is preferred.
• Experience using Blackboard (or a similar learning management system as a delivery method for classes) is recommended.
• Experience in and understanding of working with students from diverse populations is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested:

• Excellent organizational skills; high attention to detail; independent; self-motivated; able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to communicate with many individuals at all levels throughout the internal college environment and external business and community partners, representing himself/herself professionally and courteously.
• Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with high levels of efficiency and accuracy.
• Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).