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  • Adjunct Instructor - Biological Sciences (Online)
    College of Arts and Sciences
    Alcorn State University

    To teach undergraduate Biology and Biology-related courses in the Department of Biological Sciences.

     

















     
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities

     

    The Adjunct Biology Instructor will teach introductory biology, general microbiology, human anatomy & physiology, or closely related courses, assess student learning, maintain student records, hold appropriate office hours, and submit academic records to the department and registrar’s office. The position requirements are as follows:
    • Excellent communication and writing skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Work well with students
    • Be knowledgeable of Microsoft Office, Banner, Zoom, and Canvas
     

     


    Essential Job Functions



    • Demonstrate knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching adult students; instruct, manage, motivate, mentor, evaluate and advise them;

    • Interact with students in an appropriate, professional manner;

    • Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course;

    • Help students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects diversity, modeling respect and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn;

    • Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, student performance data, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments;

    • Attend classes regularly, maintain active syllabi, and return reports, credentials, and other requested documents promptly;

    • Maintain effective written and communication with chair or designee;

    • Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislation;

    • Participate in training/workshops that are mandated for instructors.

    • Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and values of the Department of Biological Sciences and Alcorn State University.

    • Active participation in student recruitment and retention.
     

    Qualifications



    • The applicant must have an M. S. in Biology or a closely related area, or a higher degree in the area.

    • Experience teaching at the college level .

    • Working knowledge of standard learning management systems such as BANNER and CANVAS.

    • Be proficient with standard office applications on personal computers.


 


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