Adjunct - Biology

Part-Time Biology Adjunct

The Health and Public Safety Division at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is seeking applicants for Part-Time adjunct positions in the Biology Department. Classroom and laboratory instruction for the following courses:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Integrated Biology
• Pathophysiology
• Biology for Science and Non-Science Majors
• Microbiology

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish a student-centered classroom environment.
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Preparation time may vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course.
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through approved, standardized syllabus.
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
• Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
• Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis. Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
• Maintain an online record of each student's progress and have it available upon request by students and/or appropriate College personnel.
• Facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment.
• Create, administer, and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus.
• Complete as directed all end of term responsibilities, including submission of final grades, attendance records, and all other designated materials to the Academic Office.
• Consult with the academic area chair or other appropriate College personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and College policies and procedures.
• Respond to requests (e.g., from students, academic area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in the teaching subject area, or a closely related master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in subject area.
• Previous teaching experience in an academic environment (i.e., adjunct, or full-time faculty, teaching assistant, high school educator, etc.) or at least 2 years industry or business experience in the teaching subject area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to act effectively as a member of a team.
• Some night or weekend hours may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in an academic environment, specifically a community college.
• 2+ years industry or business experience in the teaching subject area.
• Experience teaching an online class or hybrid course in higher education.
• Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences.
• Ability to build or enhance proficiency in the use of diverse methods of classroom technology, and innovative instructional/academic support systems and programs.

Desired Competencies:

• Ability to create a positive learning environment that is respectful and promotes the interests of students first, while setting appropriate expectations for student growth and success.
• Committed to the mission and values of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.

Details:

• Position available: Varies by semester.
• Compensation: $700 per contact hour for new Part-Time adjuncts
• Contractual Affiliation: N/A
• Exempt Classification: Non-Exempt
• Status: Part time

Candidate notification: Please note that due to the high volume of candidates applying for Part-Time adjunct positions, we will only follow up with candidates who are being considered for an interview. Please be assured that we will keep your resume on file while the position is posted.

Statement of Commitment:

1. The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
2. The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
3. The institution declares its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly.
4. The institution declares it is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.
5. The institution declares that its duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.