Adjunct Faculty - Biological & Environmental Sciences

Job Title Adjunct Faculty - Biological & Environmental Sciences Agency East Texas A&M University Department Biological & Environmental Science Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Faculty SUMMARY Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs. Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards. Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments. Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations. Assist/mentor students as needed. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or closely related field is required to teach graduate courses. Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others. PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE College or University teaching experience. Evidence of teaching excellence. Online or hybrid teaching experience. Experience teaching laboratories related to biology and environmental sciences. (Depending on the need, knowledge in the disciplines of microbiology, physiology, genetics, botany, zoology, cell biology, ecology, wildlife, environmental science, and/or earth science). SUPERVISION OF OTHERS N/A All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr