Adjunct Biology Faculty

SUNY Sullivan

Adjunct Biology Faculty - seated (PT)

Position Description

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Job Summary:

SUNY Sullivan is seeking to fill the position of Adjunct Biology (Part-Time). Reporting to the Science and Math Department Chair, the adjunct faculty must be willing and able to commit to delivering well-prepared lessons; holding weekly on-site office hours; engaging in regular and timely communication with students and staff via college email; developing and following clear and transparent grading practices; adhering to college and department policies;

and submitting requested grades, records, and academic paperwork by posted deadlines.

The scheduled classes for this position include Introduction to Biology and possibly Principles of Biology.

All faculty are expected to encourage students to think critically and analyze information as well as model professional ethical behavior which inspires achievement and leadership.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Biology or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning preferred; or Bachelor's degree in Biology and 6 years or more experience in the field
• Teaching experience, preferably in the community college setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills as necessary for working with diverse groups of people with varying backgrounds and learning styles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to and effectively learn new technologies (learning management systems, online tools, etc.)
• Familiarity with a breadth and depth of technologies, as applied to specific classes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach up to 14 contact hours of general biology courses, as well as potential additional courses related to the applicant's area of professional expertise
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and possess the ability to effectively interact with a diverse student and employee population
• Hold reliable, student-accessible office hours
• Take part as needed in advising and mentoring students, developing curricula, recruiting students, and attending division and faculty meetings

Salary:

Salary is determined by a candidate's rank at SUNY Sullivan, based on teaching experience, education, etc. The full salary range is $655 to $740 per contact hour/course credit per semester. A comprehensive list of benefits associated with this role is accessible at .

Application Process:

Please submit your cover letter, resume or CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information including emails for 3 professional references.

General:

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Part-time, external adjunct faculty are not eligible to participate in a bargaining unit and employment with SUNY Sullivan is considered at will.

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer:

SUNY Sullivan/Sullivan County Community College (SCCC) is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.