Biology Adjunct Faculty (on-line)

Title: Biology Adjunct Faculty (on-line)

Salary Range: $575 per credit hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: Full Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Owensboro Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Owensboro Community College

Department: Mathematics, Natural, and Social Sciences

Job Summary

Owensboro Community and Technical College has openings for part-time Biology Adjunct Instructors to teach all levels of biology on-line. Assignment(s) will begin in the summer or fall semester. Common courses in which we are in need: • BIO 112: Intro to Biology (Lecture) 3 hours • BIO 113: Intro to Biology (Lab) 2 hours

Job Duties

• Plans and carries our instruction, instructional activities, and prepares learning materials for in-person or online courses. • Provides instruction to students in the subject area. • Prepares lesson plans (as needed) and maintains records and reports on student attainment, attendance, retention activities and progress. • Utilizes approved online course template and syllabus format, maintains classroom order and discipline. • Provides timely feedback to students • Completes required trainings as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline (Biology) or closely related subject matter. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching online, in-person, or hybrid courses is preferred. • Experience using Blackboard (or a similar learning management system as a delivery method for classes) is recommended. • Experience in and understanding of working with students from diverse populations is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested

• Excellent organizational skills; high attention to detail; independent; self-motivated; able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment. • Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to communicate with many individuals at all levels throughout the internal college environment and external business and community partners, representing oneself professionally and courteously. • Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with high levels of efficiency and accuracy. • Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.