What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology, Adjunct - Northwest Florida State College position at Northwest Florida State College?
Adjunct (part-time) instructors are hired on an as-needed, term-by-term (or per course) basis. By applying for this position, you will be joining the part-time instructional pool for consideration as a prospective biology adjunct instructor.
The Adjunct Instructor is directly accountable to the Department Chair for the following duties and responsibilities.
The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carryout its mission.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide online/classroom instruction.
- Fulfill contractual obligations during the term.
- Conduct each class according to the approved syllabus.
- Utilize the approved textbook and/or other instructional materials as approved.
- Be fully prepared and on time.
- Utilize LMS following college policies and procedures.
- Submit attendance confirmation per college policies and procedures.
- Maintain course grades in LMS and submit grades at the applicable times.
- Support students by engaging them in class, answering questions in a timely manner, and referring them for additional support when necessary.
- Be familiar with and abide by college policies.
- Treat students and colleagues with respect and understanding of differences.
- Assist in development of curriculum as appropriate.
- Complete annual mandatory compliance training.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in biology, or a master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in biological sciences.
- Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
- Demonstrated evidence of professional growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
- Proficiency with teaching technologies, including lecture-capture software, such as Camtasia or Kaltura, and familiarity with web-conferencing software to facilitate synchronous online student support preferred.
- Experience in student engagement techniques preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- All degrees must be from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution
Additional Information:
Classification: Part-Time Adjunct Instructor
Grant Funded: N
Rate of Pay: Contact Department Chair for pay rates.
Location: All locations, Including Online
Application Deadline: This is a pool of applicants. Review of applications is done as needed by hiring managers. All applications will be accepted up to January 31, 2027, and the pool will be reposted. If you would like to be considered after January 31, 2027, reapplication is necessary.
Salary : $63,629 - $102,937