Adjunct Faculty, Biology

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Adjunct Biology Faculty teaching learning-centered courses for South University. Designing instruction, evaluating student outcomes, and supporting online or campus learning.

Responsibilities:

  • Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes
  • Support all facets of the learning environment and promote student success
  • Design and deliver instruction aligned with South University curricula and delivery model
  • Develop instructional plans and activities supporting lesson objectives
  • Deliver approved instruction within online course shells for online courses
  • Use technology in the classroom to support student learning
  • Establish student performance criteria and evaluate learning outcomes
  • Plan and prepare classes and foster student involvement
  • Maintain accurate records and submit grades and reports on time
  • Enforce academic and attendance policies
  • Relate professional, life, and industry experience to course learning
  • Continue professional and technical skills development and monitor industry trends
  • Participate in faculty development, curriculum and system task forces, campus events, workshops, and meetings
  • Communicate with supervisors, faculty, and South University administrators

Requirements:

  • Doctor's or master's degree in the teaching discipline, or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours, for applicable undergraduate/general education/transfer/ baccalaureate courses
  • Bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline, or associate's degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline, for applicable associate degree courses not designed for transfer
  • Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline for graduate and post-baccalaureate coursework
  • Master's degree in the teaching discipline or 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline for graduate teaching assistants
  • Experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution
  • Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure or certification as applicable to the discipline
  • At least six months of teaching experience at South University or another post-secondary education institution preferred, with online experience a plus for online-only positions
  • Willingness to work in an accelerated online learning format with students five of seven days per online week, for online positions
  • Willingness to attend required departmental meetings, for online positions
  • Membership in a professional association tied to the area of instruction preferred

Benefits:

  • Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive