Adjunct Instructor- Biology

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 90 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

Position Summary

The Division of Natural Sciences & Mathematics is seeking a qualified adjunct biology instructor to teach in-person undergraduate courses.

Responsibilities

Position will be responsible for teaching one or more of the following courses during the Fall 2022 Semester (August 29 – December 16, 2022):

• BI 109, Biology for Today (non-majors introductory biology course), lecture only. MR 9:30 - 10:20 am
  
  

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop weekly content, testing materials, and learning activities for in-person classes.
• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned.
• Appropriately respond to student needs and feedback.
• Assess the course learning outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners.
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy.
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time.
• Advise and/or mentor students through electronic communications and other appropriate methods.
• Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS.
  
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or related field.
• May also consider those with 18 graduate level credit hours in biology or related field or All-But-Dissertation doctoral candidates.
• Ability to teach required course in person.
• Affinity with the Mission of the University of Saint Mary.
  
  

To Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.