Adjunct Instructor - Biological Sciences (Fort Worth)

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences. This role supports the university's growing student enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year at our Fort Worth campus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Requirements

• Earned masters degree in Biology or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Previous face-to-face and/or online teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

SkillsKnowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction.

Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching activities.

Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

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Schedule

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