General Education Adjunct Faculty - Biology - Instructor

Stanbridge University's science division is seeking applications for part-time faculty to join the General Education faculty community to provide instruction, guidance, and mentorship to the university's students. Reporting to the program's manager, the candidate will be responsible for providing a culture of educational effectiveness and excellence of student learning outcomes in science education. Paramount to the candidate's success is a deep commitment to the teaching and learning environment, shared governance, and demonstrated experience with high-quality instruction. Stanbridge University welcomes and seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting accessibility, inclusivity, diversity, and equity in education and have experience in educating a diverse study body.

Essential Functions:

• Able to teach on-campus with a course assignment in:
• Biology
• Effectively delivers class instruction utilizing course syllabi and appropriate educational resources.
• Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to student learning and engagement while effectively planning and preparing for instruction and student success.
• Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and strategies as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process.
• Assesses student work in a timely fashion and conveys feedback to students.
• Manages the learning environment by keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and administering academic and attendance policies.
• Participate in programmatic shared governance.

Qualifications:

• MUST be willing to commute to at least one campus, but high preference if candidate can travel to more than one campus, NOT looking for remote only.
• A graduate-level or terminal degree in a science discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Instructors must have at least 15 semester credit hours (or equivalent) in the subject area they teach.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching adult learners in higher education preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Action oriented, innovative thinking, and flexible.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work within a deadline-oriented environment.
• $35-$50/hr. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Conditions of Employment:

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• Employment verification will be conducted to verify the minimum years of practical work experience required by our accreditors.
• All employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background check.

Work Environment:

• Standard office/classroom/lab or clinical setting.
• Typically, duties are performed in an office/classroom/Lab/clinical setting environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Work environment may include skills lab or bedside environments and required by program.
• An incumbent is subject to contact with others, frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment and demanding timelines.

Physical Demands:

• The incumbent regularly sits for long periods.
• Physical ability to perform the duties as assigned to the program or department.
• Proficient in operating electronic keyboards and other office machines.
• Effective verbal communication skills in answering telephones and providing information with clarity and distinctness.
• Ability to read fine print and operate computers with precision.
• Ability to understand voices over the telephone and in person.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing between 10-25 pounds as needed.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Training and development
• Mentorship