Adjunct Instructor, Health Sciences

Adjunct Instructor, Health Sciences

Salary

$543.00 - $727.00 Hourly

Location

5901 College Road Key West, FL

Job Type

Adjunct Credit

Job Number

1625

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Nursing, Arts, Sciences, and Hospitality

Opening Date

07/27/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Adjunct, Health Sciences, position is contracted on a per-semester basis. This position is an instructional position with duties and responsibilities that are established in accordance with State Board of Education Rules and Board of Trustees policies. Teaching assignments may include Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Human Body, and Microbiology courses. Hours will vary according to class schedules. This position reports to the Director of Nursing, Arts, Sciences, and Hospitality.

Examples of Duties

• Instructs assigned courses to promote student success.
• Maintains required office hours to provide assistance to students and communication with administration.
• Responsible for evaluating student learning and objective achievement and providing feedback.
• Selects appropriate materials and equipment for discipline or program use and ensures proper care and safety in their use.
• Adheres to and enforces the administrative policies and procedures of the College.
• Assists in implementing College policies, objectives and functions in accordance with the College Mission Statement.
• Responsible for keeping current in the discipline or program area taught.
• Assists in College recruitment and retention efforts, as appropriate.
• Other related duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to deliver high-quality instruction in a range of biology courses.
• Strong student orientation and ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Access/EqualOpportunity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures, and services.
• Proficient in the use of technology.

Education and Qualifications:

• Masters degree in biology or a related field with 18 graduate semester hours of prefix-specific coursework in the field, required. Preference will be given to credentials in multiple academic disciplines.
• Three (3) years' teaching experience at the community college level or higher is preferred.
• Three (3) years' work experience in field is preferred.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications)

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• None

Physical Skills:

• None

Environmental Conditions:

• Works inside in an office, classroom, and lab environment.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with a disability)

Supplemental Information

Online instructors must reside in the state of Florida or have the ability to perform their work within the State of Florida.

This is a part-time teaching assignment. Adjunct Instructors earn $543 - $727 per credit hour, based on degree level. Consult the annual Salary Schedule for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please submit all materials online. Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr@cfk.edu or (305) 809-3118 if you need assistance.

Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).

Please note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit https://www.naces.org/ or https://aice-eval.org/ for more information.

E-Verify Notice of Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify. If you accept an offer of employment, this employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit E-Verify.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Promise Clark-Kimbio, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability, (305) 809-3151 or promise.clarkkimbio@cfk.edu
• Title IX Coordinator: Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement, (305) 809-3198 or jessica.losardo@cfk.edu
• Disability Services: Nicole Gerrard, Executive Director, Student Success Services, (305) 809-3262 or nicole.gerrard@cfk.edu

Mailing Address: The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040

State Complaint Process: Federal regulations and State laws require that public colleges in the Florida College System have processes for students, employees, and applicants to file complaints against any respective college. In almost every situation, the college's process for resolving complaints must be followed first. Before contacting the State Division of Florida Colleges, please read CFK's policies and procedures for filing complaints. For more information on filing a complaint with the State Division of Florida Colleges, please visit the FCS Concerns and Complaints Process.

Adjunct Instructors are eligible to receive the CFK Employee Scholarship; may participate in the Colleges 403(b) plan; and are eligible to join the Association of Florida Colleges.

Employer The College of the Florida Keys

Address 5901 College Road

Key West, Florida, 33040

Phone 305-809-3118

305-809-3179

Website https://cfk.edu/