Adjunct – Science Lab Instructor (On Campus Applicant Pool)

This posting will remain open for up to one year to build a pool of qualified candidates who may be considered for future part-time laboratory teaching opportunities as departmental needs arise. Assignments are expected to be delivered on Husson University's Bangor campus.

About the role

The College seeks laboratory instructors who are committed to helping students develop scientific knowledge, technical skills, laboratory competency, and safe scientific practices through hands-on learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise laboratory sections in the following areas:
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories
  • General Biology Laboratories
  • Microbiology Laboratories
  • General Chemistry Laboratories
  • Organic Chemistry Laboratories
• Facilitate laboratory activities and maintain a safe learning environment
• Assist students with laboratory procedures and scientific inquiry
• Evaluate student performance
• Collaborate with course coordinators and faculty members

Additional laboratory teaching opportunities may arise within the sciences curriculum. Applicants are encouraged to indicate areas of expertise and laboratory experience.

Requirements

• An earned Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, Exercise Science, Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline is required
• A PhD or other terminal degree is preferred
• Experience teaching or supervising undergraduate laboratory courses is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to laboratory safety and effective science instruction
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts and procedures clearly to undergraduate students
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to support common course objectives and laboratory experiences

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

General Physical Requirements

Work is generally performed in a classroom, laboratory, clinical, online, office, or other instructional setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activities

The essential functions of this position may require the ability to:

• Move about instructional, laboratory, clinical, office, or campus environments
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods while teaching, presenting, meeting with students, or performing related duties
• Occasionally move, transport, or position instructional materials and equipment

Visual Requirements

Must be able to read, prepare, evaluate, and review a variety of materials in both electronic and printed formats, and observe student activities as necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in instructional, laboratory, clinical, office, or remote learning environments, depending on course assignment and modality. The position may require evening, weekend, or off-site instructional activities.

Pay

• Undergraduate Courses:
  • Master's Prepared: Up to $933.33 per credit hour*
  • Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
• Graduate Courses:
  • Master's Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
  • Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,100.00 per credit hour*
• Lab Sections (Undergraduate):
  • Master's Prepared: $1,150.00 per credit hour
  • Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,250.00 per credit hour

*Compensation is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the assigned course.