On-Campus Life Sciences Adjunct Faculty-School of Natural Science and Mathematics

Position Summary

Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, seeks qualified part-time faculty members to teach on-campus, face-to-face courses across the natural sciences for our Life Science program with concentrations in General Biology, Biochemistry, Human Life Science, Criminalistics, and Medical Lab Science, as well as courses for non-science majors. Additional responsibilities may include teaching-related assessment. Most opportunities will be for in-person introductory-level lab courses.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and/or laboratory courses in-person.
• Maintain accurate records through the Learning Management System, submit grades and other reports on time, and enforce school and campus academic policies.
• Be available to respond to student queries outside of class via email within 72 hours.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a professional rapport with a variety of populations and perspectives within the university and community.

Basic Qualifications

• An earned master’s degree or higher with 18+ graduate credit hours in the discipline of the course, or a closely related discipline.
• Preparation/background for teaching the relevant course(s).
• A demonstrated desire to excel in teaching and support student success.

Special Instructions

• This job posting announces future anticipated teaching opportunities.
• Applicant should submit:
• A current CV or resume.
• An unofficial copy of all graduate transcript(s).
• A 1-page letter of interest that describes the subjects/courses that the applicant is either interested in teaching, or has experience teaching at the college level, or other relevant experience.
• Applications will be reviewed by the department as the need for instructors arises, and candidates will be notified if they are chosen to interview. Adjunct positions are part-time, contracted on a semester-by-semester basis.

Salary and Rank

Salary is commensurate with experience.