Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Posting Details

Position Overview Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Biology Department 215110 - Biology and Integrated Science, Bus & Tech Position Description/Posting Details Posting Number A0171P Position Summary La Salle University's Natural Sciences department has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach introductory microbiology lecture and laboratory classes for first-year nursing majors and pre-health majors. These courses are generally offered in person, in the daytime or evenings. For more information about the Biology department, please visit https://www.lasalle.edu/biology

Essential Duties

• Teach assigned course(s).
• Prepare course materials consistent with departmental learning objectives.
• Provide timely grading and feedback to students.
• Provide guidance and support to students.

Required Qualifications Master’s or PhD degree in a biology, microbiology, or related field. A Master’s or terminal degree in related degree in a field related to microbiology (MD, DO, etc) will also be considered. Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications Experience or desire for teaching introductory biology and/or microbiology courses, particularly at the college-level. Knowledge or experience teaching anatomy and physiology laboratory courses.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours The job requires the ability to teach lecture or lab sections of microbiology. The job requires movement around the classroom or laboratory. It may be necessary for the position to teach an evening class of microbiology.

Special Instructions to Applicant In your cover letter, please describe your microbiology teaching experience and/or qualifications for teaching microbiology. In the letter, please provide 2 professional references with contact information. La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

HR/Comp Compensation Information Position Classification Part-Time, Semesterly Basis FLSA Classification Exempt Pay Basis Salary Position Group Faculty

Posting Information Application Open Date Application Close Date Application Open To Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Interest Resume/Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Statement of Teaching Philosophy Teaching Evaluations Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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