Instructor - Biology

Job Description
Biology Faculty

Dillard University, classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a balanced Arts and Sciences sciences/ professions institution, located in the culturally rich and diverse city of New Orleans, Louisiana invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Biology in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), for the Spring 2021 semester.

Job Description:

This is a biology adjunct/ part-time position. The appointment is effective January 2021. This position reports to the Chairperson of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Qualifications:

A Ph.D., M.S. or M.A. in any field of biology or science education from an accredited institution is required.

Job Requirements:

The candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising students. Teaching responsibilities will include up to 9 hours lecture and/ or lab per week. The candidate is expected to use creative, innovative, and technologically-appropriate approaches to engage students in learning content.

Application:

Applications should be submitted via the Employment webpage located on the Dillard University website. Complete applications consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required later of all finalists), and three letters of recommendation describing the applicant's teaching skills.

Dillard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.

Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The positions begin January 2021.

Summary of Part-time Faculty Member Duties and Job Requirements

Academic Advising

Part-timefaculty members do not serve as student academic advisors.

Office Hours

Part-time faculty members are not required to schedule officer hours; however, they are asked to make themselves available either immediately before or after class meetings.

Physical Requirements

Communicate with students, staff, and colleagues.

Read academic texts and materials, student papers, etc.

Operate a personal computer and audio-visual equipment.

Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.

Fly or drive to off-site meetings or conferences.

Move around campus for classes and meetings.

Other requirements as specified by a job description.

Scholarly Activity

Each part-time faculty member is expected to stay current in his/her field.

Teaching

Part-time faculty members may be assigned up to nine credit hours each semester. Part-time faculty members are expected to prepare for and meet their teaching responsibilities for every class.

University/Community Service

At his/her discretion, part-time faculty members may participate in activities relating to university programs, courses, governance, etc., or community activities that impact on, or are impacted by, the University and which contribute to the growth and development of students, the University and the community.

Hiring Manager

Dr. Lovell Agwaramgbo