Adjunct Faculty – Introduction to Zoology

University of New England, United States

Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Remote, OREGON
Job Type: PartTime
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Position Details
Position Information


Position Type Adjunct
Faculty Track Non Tenure
Position Title Adjunct Faculty – Introduction to Zoology
Employment Status Part Time
Months
Campus Remote
Description
Adjunct Instructors within the College of Professional Studies (CPS) are critical to the success of UNE’s online programs. The role of the instructor in CPS is to facilitate the learning process for online students through timely and effective instruction and communication. Instructors also serve as mentors, sharing their experience to help guide students and ensure they achieve their educational and professional goals. The instructor facilitates the retention of students through creating a positive educational environment, allowing for students to derive the maximum benefits from the program in which they are enrolled. Instructors will receive supervision, collaboration and guidance from the UNE Online Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health (PBPH) Program.
The ideal candidate would possess prior online classroom experience in an educational setting, the ability to effectively communicate with students, and a passion for teaching the sciences.
Responsibilities
Adjunct Faculty are responsible for:
  • Providing expert knowledge in the specific science content
  • Guiding students through their educational experience while upholding and adhering to the CPS commitment to student success
  • Providing timely response to student inquiries, within 24 hours
  • Facilitating class instruction by engaging in the online course portal a minimum of 5 times per week
  • Hosting a minimum of one hour of virtual office hours per week
Qualifications
  • A master’s degree in Biology or closely related field highly preferred
  • A minimum of five years teaching experience in the area of instruction
  • A desire to motivate and encourage students in their academic and professional setting
  • Previous instructional experience with adult students, preferably in an online setting
  • A familiarity with online teaching and/or a desire to learn new technological approaches to education
EEO Statement Summary
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COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
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Posting Detail Information


Posting Number 2022F0120P
Open Date 04/12/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

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