Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Supplemental Information

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Adjunct Faculty - Biology is located in the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This is a part-time position, and is open for recruitment.

REPORTS TO :
Department Chair

LOCATIONS (Possible work locations):
Mid-City Campus
Acadian
Ardendale
Central
Frazier
Jackson
Port Allen

COMPENSATION:
Salary: $833.33 per credit course taught

Estimated Hours per Week: 3 hours

Dates/Times - Day, night and weekend classes; various times available

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume/CV, original transcripts, and names of contact information for three (3) work-related references. These documents must be attached to your application to be considered.

***Incomplete applications will not be considered***

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lisa Parker, Manager, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resources
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
recruitTalent@mybrcc.edu

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.

This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at (888) 464-4218.

BRCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or veteran's status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to its programs and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology or a biology related discipline or a master's degree or higher in medical or health related discipline (i.e. M.D., D.V.M., D.D.S.), or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in a biological or life science area.

• Acceptable disciplines and coursework include but are not limited to: agricultural sciences (i.e. agronomy), anatomy, biochemistry, biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biology/science education (maximum of 6 graduate semester hours can be applied to the 18 graduate semester hours required), biomedical sciences, biosciences, biotechnology, botany, cancer biology, cell biology, conservation-wildlife/plant/animal, exercise science, exercise physiology, evolutionary biology, embryology, entomology, environmental science, environmental biology, ecology, genetics, immunology, limnology, mammalogy, marine sciences, marine biology, medical sciences, microbiology - soil/medical/veterinary, molecular biology, mycology, physiology, neurobiology, neuroscience, nutritional sciences, ornithology, pathology, pathophysiology, parasitology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, physical therapy, physiology, plant and animal sciences, public health epidemiology/infectious disease/toxicology, veterinary sciences, virology, zoology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology or a biology related discipline or a master's degree or higher in a medical or health related discipline (i.e. M.D., D.V.M., D.D.S.), or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in a biological or life science area.

Job Concepts

Part-time faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned and promotion of a collegial atmosphere. Faculty are expected to support the institution's mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college-wide policies. Faculty report directly to the department chair within their respective departments and divisions.

Examples of Work

The Department of Sciences seeks adjunct instructors to teach Biology courses. Adjunct instructors are hired by the department, the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and Baton Rouge Community College on a term-by-term basis as needed.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.