Adjunct Instructor - Natural Science/ Biology

The College of Science and Society invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate Science credit-bearing courses. Adjunct faculty members report to the Natural Science Course Coordinator, who serves under the direction of the Dean of the school. Adjunct faculty members provide students with high-quality learning experiences on a semester-by-semester basis. Adjunct faculty members are expected to perform all instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the University of Bridgeport.

Essential Duties:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Abiding by and upholding UB’s mission, policies, and core values.
• Teaching undergraduate and students in assigned course(s), see below for course details and meeting times
• Implementing assigned courses as designed and specified in approved syllabi.
• Assigning grades based on specified criteria as delineated in course syllabus and posting the grades to Canvas and the University’s data systems.
• Being available to students for individual consultation.
• Communicating in a timely manner with students, faculty, and staff.
• Meeting all course and semester timelines by the specified due dates.
• Staying current within the field of study.
• Start Date: 6 September 2022

Sci-107 Environmental Conservation: lecture and laboratory: general education course for non-science majors that covers a broad range of topics like climate change, biodiversity, pollution, nutrient cycles, et cetera. Meets Tuesday and Thursday lectures from 1:30 to 2:20, labs 2:30 to 4:20.

Other Fall ’22 courses may potentially need coverage as well.

Work Location: Primarily on UB Campus (Charles Dana Hall). Labs occasionally meet outdoors. Bottom of Form

Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have:

• Minimum master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or related discipline.
• Professional work experience in lab and/or field.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching in person and online settings.
• Demonstrated ability to use learning management software (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas).
• Demonstrated dedication to excellence in teaching and a commitment to high academic and professional standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A commitment to the academic, emotional, and social development of all students.

Applicants MUST submit a resume/CV AND a letter of interest (cover letter).

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.