Life Sciences Instructor (Adjunct Pool)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Life Sciences Instructor (Adjunct Pool) Posting Number 2672 Job Schedule Part Time Job Shift Varied OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty Min Salary $35.85 Max Salary $38.30 Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Life Sciences Instructor will teach general biology (BIO) or anatomy and physiology (A&P) courses. This individual will be responsible for teaching assignments, maintaining records, and administering/grading assessments and examinations.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available. Part-time faculty are hired on an "as needed" basis and will work for the duration of time specified by the respective course. A portion of teaching assignment may be evening classes and possibly weekend classes. Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location.

Depending on department needs each semester, this position will be online or in-person (day or evening classes).

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform such essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.

Required Minimum Qualification:

• Master's degree in biology or life sciences-related field with at least 18 graduate hours in biology or life sciences-related coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Previous academic teaching experience at a community college or university
• Experience teaching hybrid, online, and/or multimodal courses
• Experience with distance learning technologies
• Experience with multi-cultural pedagogy and demonstration of developing multi-cultural curricula

Essential Duties

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: include the following and other duties as required

Teaching and Learning

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as designated by the department Chairperson and approved by the Dean.
• Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports.
• Construct, administer, and grade examinations.
• Assume responsibility for being familiar with and adhering to all policies of the College.
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC-approved competencies.
• Assess student learning using appropriate modalities.
• Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or department.
• Make recommendations to Department Chair for supplies, equipment, and equipment repairs.
• Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 11/01/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

If you need assistance, please contact HR at 336-734-7302. EOE

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in biology?

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate your teaching preference:

• In-person

• Online

• Either

• • Do you prefer to teach:

• Day

• Evening

• Either

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Official Transcripts 1
• Official Transcripts 2
• Official Transcripts 3
• Official Transcripts 4
• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample
• Professional Certificates