Adjunct Professor, Anatomy and Physiology
- Employer
- Lenoir-Rhyne University
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 25, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Other Humanities, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Mathematics, Other Science & Technology, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Location: Hickory, North Carolina
The Lenoir-Rhyne University College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics seeks applications for a part-time faculty appointment at the rank of Adjunct Professor.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
This position involves a semester-by-semester contract involving coursework for undergraduate students of up to nine hours per semester. A minimum of a master’s degree in Biology or a closely related field is required but a terminal degree is preferred. Degree must be awarded prior to the start date of this position.
Preferred candidates will possess credentials and experience in Anatomy and Physiology education. Teaching will include courses in Anatomy and Physiology and possibly other related courses along with evaluating student success and achievement with timely student feedback within those courses. Evidence of exemplary college teaching experience, the ability to develop and deliver courses utilizing online and other non-traditional pedagogies is highly preferred.
Candidates must be able to conduct their assigned courses of instruction in the best manner possible to achieve student learning which include the presentation of ideas in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and that show sensitivity to a diverse student population. Successful candidates will display a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, collaborative work, scholarly and professional engagement, and a dedication to strong institution-wide citizenship.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusiveness are integral to the college’s commitment to excellence in research, engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with students from diverse backgrounds and/or incorporating diverse perspectives in research and teaching.
Application Process
While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit a:
- Letter of Application specifically discussing how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position
- Curriculum Vitae including the names and addresses of three references
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy which also includes a discussion of how collegiality is essential to the mission of teaching, scholarship, and service to the college and university
- Statement of diversity, equity and inclusion detailing how you have supported DEI in your academic work and/or how you plan to at Lenoir-Rhyne University
About the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics provides current and practical knowledge and skills that prepares students for a successful STEM career. The college offers 11 undergraduate degrees: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering physics (biophysics and traditional focuses), environmental science and policy, information technology, mathematics, medical studies, pre-engineering and pre-medical science. At the graduate level, the college offers an M.S. in Sustainability Studies.
About Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of over 40,000, and additional campuses in Asheville and Columbia, SC. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is about an hour drive from Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and/or Asheville. By combining the liberal arts with professional studies, the University joins a rich foundation in the arts, humanities, social sciences, languages, religion and natural sciences with 55 undergraduate majors and more than 20 master’s degree programs. With record enrollments each of the last eight years, the institution now enrolls over 2500 students at its three locales, and it anticipates continued managed enrollment growth over the coming years as it expands upon its mission. In pursuit of the development of the whole person, Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes a diverse campus open to people from all religious backgrounds. It is an EOE/AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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