Adjunct Instructor - Biology

Adjunct Instructor - Biology

In your cover letter, please describe your biology teaching experience and/or qualifications for teaching biology. Please provide 2-3 professional references in your application, including a previous supervisor. La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential. 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.

Position Details

Position Overview

Position Title - Adjunct Instructor - Biology

Department - 215110 - Biology and Integrated Science, Bus & Tech

Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number - A0189P

Position Summary - La Salle University's Natural Sciences department has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach introductory biology and microbiology lecture and laboratory classes for first-year biology, nursing, and pre-health majors. These courses are generally offered in-person during general work hours. For more information about the Biology department, please visit

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 - An "all but dissertation" progress toward a PhD in a field of biology or a masters degree in a field of biology.

Preferred Qualifications - A PhD, MD, or terminal degree in a biology or health-related field. Experience or desire for teaching introductory biology courses at the college or high school levels.

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.

HR/Comp

Compensation Information

Position Classification - Part-Time, Semesterly Basis

FLSA Classification - Exempt

Pay Basis - Salary

Position Group - Faculty

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Portfolio (PDF)
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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