Laboratory Sciences Adjunct Instructor - Vertebrate Ecologist

Laboratory Sciences Adjunct Instructor - Vertebrate Ecologist

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Lab Science Locations: Watertown, NY Posted: Nov 5, 2021 Closes:

Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Position ID: 139032 About Jefferson Community College:

Come work in beautiful northern New York at Jefferson Community College located in Watertown, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.

One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Jefferson serves students pursuing credit courses in liberal arts, business, math, science, allied health and technology for transfer or career purposes. We also offer a multitude of workshops for professional training, personal development and youth.

Job Description:

Qualified vertebrate ecologists are needed to fill a number of lecture and laboratory positions within the Lab Sciences Department beginning January of 2022. Duties may include teaching lecture/laboratory assignments in any of the following courses: Ecology, Vertebrate Biology, Animal Behavior, Interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics, and/or Principles of Biology 2 - (ecology based). We are looking specifically for instructors to teach during traditional daytime hours, although there may be opportunities to include evening and Saturday sessions as well.

Requirements:

Instructors teaching in the department should have a master's degree related to biology, with specific vertebrate ecology teaching or field experience. In extraordinary cases, a bachelor's degree may be sufficient to fill a vacancy.

Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.

Additional Information:

This is a pooled search. Jefferson Community College is seeking to develop a pool of qualified applicants. Adjunct applications will be kept on file for three years to fill part-time teaching vacancies as they occur.

The College determines the need for adjunct instructors based on planned courses each term; it is not possible to predict the need for future semesters. When an opening does occur, finalists for adjunct positions are contacted for interviews.

Level A - $665/credit hour

Level B - $785/credit hour after teaching 6 semesters at Jefferson.

Application Instructions:

To Apply: For consideration, please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

A letter of application (cover letter), résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references are required to apply. Review of completed applications will begin immediately. Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.