Adjunct Instructor at Harris-Stowe – MS Biology Openings
Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renown Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region. MS Biology Openings.
The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Harris-Stowe State University is creating a pool of potential adjunct instructors to teach Biology. The successful candidate must possess a Doctorate or a Master’s Degree in Biology or related field from an accredited university.
Role – Adjunct Instructor – Biology
Location – St. Louis, MO, US
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Capable of teaching up to two classes per semester (fall, spring, summer).
- Design and develop curriculum and instruction and class management strategies for all courses, including syllabi and lesson plans.
- Assess the students’ learning outcome for all courses thought bases on the school and its programs’ set goals and objectives.
- Review periodically and assure curriculum and instruction of courses are relevant and up to date.
- Review and become proficient with the My HSSU E-Learning Management Systems.
- Utilize innovative teaching and technology approach to teaching.
- Develop faculty goals and objectives and annual report for every academic year.
- Make sure students’ attendance and grades are turned in on-time.
- Adhere to the university faculty handbook.
Minimum Qualifications: MS Biology Openings
- A Master’s Degree in Biology or a closely related discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to critically and solve problems independently
- Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CX Jenzabar, Canvas, CAMS or a similar platform.
- The ideal candidate should be familiar with both online and on-campus teaching methods
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Teaching experience in a community college or similar program or equivalent documented experience teaching occupational-technical programs is preferred.
- Experience in developing and designing innovative curriculum and delivery is desired.
- A track record of excellence in teaching to a diverse undergraduate student body is greatly appreciated.
Note :
- Review of applications will start immediately until the position is filled. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three professional references online.
- Physical Requirements: The ability to stand, walk, sit and use hands for lengthy periods. Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds
