Adjunct- Biological and Life Sciences
hace 1 año
Paterson
Job Description We are seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach Biological and Physical Sciences. We are looking for individuals to teach in the following areas; Biology, Human Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Physiology of Disease, Chemistry (Intro and Organic), and Physics. Courses are offered in the traditional 15-week and 12-week semesters and meet twice or three times a week during the morning, afternoon and evening. Accelerated courses are offered during the 6A/6B semester and meet four times a week throughout the semester. Examples of Duties • Teach assigned classes in accordance with the College's academic calendar and approved syllabi., • Meet all scheduled class sessions., • Maintain and report accurate student grade and attendance records using approved procedures and systems., • Participate in assessment activities in support of the PCCC institutional effectiveness program., • Utilize the appropriate technology, including the College's student learning platform, to fulfill teaching duties., • Maintain communication with the College, department, and students via the College’s assigned email and LMS., • A Master's degree in the respective field and teaching experience are required., • Familiarity with teaching adult learners., • College level teaching experience preferred but not required., • Experience teaching with a Learning Management system (LMS) such as Blackboard is preferred but not required. Please specify, in your cover letter, what days and times you are available to teach. Lectures are typically 1 hour and 15 minutes twice a week. Labs are 2 hours and 30 minutes once a week and are immediately before or after the lecture. Faculty are required to teach both the lecture and the lab for each course. The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate. Compensation: The pay for this position is $929 per credit taught. Benefits: • Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance., • Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses., • Alternate Benefit Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement program, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)