Adjunct Instructor (Anatomy & Physiology)

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor (Anatomy & Physiology)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a part-time faculty position as an Adjunct Instructor starting in fall 2022. The ideal candidate will have expertise in teaching Anatomy & Physiology to non-majors. Minimum qualifications for the position are a completed Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related field, prior to appointment, and a demonstration of teaching interest and experience. Applicants must demonstrate scholarly excellence in course instruction. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach Anatomy & Physiology to non-majors. 

• Commitment to teaching lecture and laboratory

• Mentor and supervise students through academic advising, scientific organizations, research and internship opportunities, and departmental activities

• Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods

• Serve on college-wide committees; participate in departmental activities, such as ongoing assessment projects, search committees, and regular department meetings

• Fulfill assessment requirements according to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) accreditation standards. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Biology, PharmD, M.D., O.D., or D.V.M.

• Minimum of two-years college teaching experience 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to teach Anatomy & Physiology for non-majors.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use technology in teaching and learning.

• Demonstrated innovation in student-centered instruction through Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences.

• Demonstrated experience with science teaching pedagogy, curriculum and/or program development.

• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a collaborative, team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of undergraduate teaching experience.

Job Posting Close Date:

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Cover Letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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