Biology, Adjunct Faculty - Onondaga Community College

Job Description:

The Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department at Onondaga Community College seeks Adjunct Biology instructors for day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester but is most commonly for instructors who are qualified to teach:

• BIO-121: Intro to Biology
• BIO-131: General Ecology
• BIO-151: General Biology I
• BIO-171: Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIO-172: Anatomy & Physiology II

Adjunct instructors at OCC may be asked to teach either the lecture or laboratory components of a course, are expected to develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams) with the guidance of departmental faculty, and must follow college-approved course outlines for each course. A typical semester teaching load may involve a lecture section that meets two or three times a week plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture).

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Biology from an accredited college or university; OR

• Master's degree in a related life science discipline that includes 18 hours of graduate biology coursework.

• Qualifications and credentials will be assessed for each candidate according to individual course instructional needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong candidates will have some experience teaching at the community college level and working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students.

• Bilingual in English & Spanish. (English and another language will be considered.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.

• Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning.

• Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands-on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting.

• Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Additional Information:

This position is "continuous recruitment" as vacancies are filled on an as-needed basis.

Applicants are encouraged to apply throughout the year and will be considered for the upcoming semesters.

Adjunct rate for Academic Year 2023-2024: $1,371 per credit hour

Application Instructions:

Please submit resume and cover letter that includes your availability for day, evening, and weekend courses at time of application.

Please provide Unofficial transcripts from highest degree earned with application. Official transcripts must be submitted at time of hire.

Please provide three (3) professional references upon request.

Questions can be directed to: hr@sunyocc.edu