Adjunct, Biology

Position Title: Adjunct, Biology Time Type: Part time Position 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 a passion 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, but are not limited to: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition and other related courses. This is Lancaster Campus. For further information about the Department of Biology, please visit our website at: http://www.sju.edu/academics/cas/biology/ Essential Duties & 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 (All documents may be attached to the "Resume/CV" field.): Cover Letter/Letter of Interest Resume/Curriculum Vitae List of References Saint 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. EOE Saint 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 titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. 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. Applicant Information & Disclosures Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX. Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview Please click to read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency. Adjunct instructor compensation can be found in the article. Otherwise, an estimated pay range is listed below. This position has a fixed starting rate of: $0.00 Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX. As Philadelphia’s Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. We prepare students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship. Striving to be an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares for the whole person, we encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.