Adjunct Instructor- Biology/Microbiology/Anatomy and Physiology (Pool)

Job Duties

• Teach courses via on-ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced modalities as assigned.
• Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment and distance-based courses as required.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract.
• Regularly check your VSCC email and your departmental mailbox.
• Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings.
• Complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines.
• Advise the Department Chair at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Department Chair and/or Dean.
• Comply with all of the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • A master’s degree from an accredited institution plus 18 graduate hours in Biology.
  • Microbiology also requires some coursework in microbiology at the graduate level as well as good sterile technique and the ability to demonstrate and teach those skills.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Colegiate level teaching experience.

  Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

    Pay Rate

    $675 - $800 per credit hour

    Availability/Closing Date

    This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

    Special Instructions To Applicants

    Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

    Please note that we recruit for all campus locations from our adjunct pools.