What are the responsibilities and job description for the 🌿 Adjunct, Marine Science position at Jacksonville University?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Adjunct, Marine Science
Department:
Biology and Marine Science, School of Sciences & Mathematics
Position Reports to (Position Title):
Chair, Department of Biology and Marine Science
Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt):
Exempt
Position Type (Full Time or Part Time):
Part Time
Is this a Primary or Additional Position:
Additional
Position Summary
Jacksonville University invites applications for adjunct marine science positions to teach undergraduate courses in the areas of:
• Introduction to Marine Biology, with lab
• Introduction to Oceanography, with lab
• Physical Oceanography
• Marine Mammals
• Invertebrate Zoology
And graduate courses in the areas of:
• Physical Oceanography (online and in person)
• Marine Mammals (online and in person)
Undergraduate lecture courses are usually taught in the mornings, and lab sections are usually taught in the afternoons. Graduate courses are taught separately online and in person.
Essential Job Duties
Adjunct faculty members must perform all duties associated with teaching courses at the post-secondary level. These duties include:
• Providing lectures
• Supervising laboratories
• Leading class discussions
• Writing exams, grading exams, and providing feedback on any other assignments
• Providing prompt responses to student questions
Preferred Qualifications
• Teaching undergraduate courses: applicants must possess either a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in any area of marine science, with at least 18 graduate credit hours earned in marine science.
• Teaching graduate courses: applicants must possess a Ph.D. in any area of marine science, with at least 18 graduate credit hours earned in marine science.
Important Note
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.
To Apply
Please include the following with your application for consideration:
• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will need to be submitted prior to hire)
• List of 3 references, including their contact information