Adjunct Faculty - Microbiology
Adjunct Faculty - Microbiology
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Job Description
Department: Biology and Chemistry
Reports to: Chair
Salary: $3120/4 credit course
Date available: Positions will be open until filled.
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christcentered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park Maryland WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between coworkers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title every employee supports WAUs vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY
The Department of Biology and Chemistry at Washington Adventist University is currently seeking applicants for a parttime faculty member teaching Microbiology.
- Applicants submitting applications are applying for a nontenure parttime position but with significant input in course design. This appointment may be renewed upon satisfactory review and need.
- Applicants who meet the required qualifications will be selected for an interview. The decisions to hire an applicant is made at the discretion of the Department.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Teach lectures and laboratories for Microbiology course for preNursing students.
- Teach pertinent course content using lectures demonstrations class discussion and other appropriate modes of educational delivery that promote educational and learning processes.
- Prepare course outline and syllabus develop course and lesson plans and engage in the selection of textbook and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses.
- Engage and assist students by providing notes timely grades and feedback via a Learning Management System (LMS).
- Supervise and maintain laboratories and equipment.
- Supervise lab safety during laboratory sessions preparation and cleanup.
- Masters or Ph.D. (preferred) degree in Biological Sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Academic coursework in microbiology.
- Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
- Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population of students both in and outside the classroom.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Prior college or university laboratory teaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the universitys philosophy and mission.
Title VII Exception Notice
Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventhday Adventist (SDA) Church in its hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not identified the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission purpose and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment
Employment Type
Temp
