Adjunct Teaching position in Biol 104 - Introduction to Environmental Science

Adjunct Teaching position in Biol 104 - Introduction to Environmental Science

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R07208

Located in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and of challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to focus on preparing women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women-centered undergraduate program, with graduate programs open to all. As a University committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

The Biology Department of the College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences at Simmons University is seeking applicants for an adjunct instructor position in the Biology Department to teach two online sections of Biol 104 - Introduction to Environmental Science, to begin February 1, 2021 and end May 15, 2021. This is a replacement position for the Spring 2021 semester only.

Course Description

Biol 104 introduces basic principles of ecology and environmental science relevant to the interactions between humans and their environment, unity and interconnections of life, and processes that drive ecological health. Relevance of ecology to today's society with emphasis on natural resource use, conservation, and the relationships of ecological health to human health.

Responsibilities: The adjunct instructor will be responsible for the online course platform, and will need to record asynchronous lectures based on current lecture materials. In addition, the adjunct instructor will conduct two synchronous sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-9:20AM and 9:30-10:50AM.

Requirements: Master's or Ph.D. degree, experience teaching Biology and/or Environmental Science courses.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching online.

Required Application Materials:

Please submit a cover letter (including the title of the position for which you are applying), a CV, and a brief teaching statement. Additional supporting materials to document excellence in teaching, such as course evaluations and syllabi of courses taught, are optional and welcomed.

Application review will begin on November 15th, and will continue until the position is filled. Contact information for three professional references will be requested of selected applicants following initial review of applications.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the "Resume/CV" box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


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