Adjunct Instructor - Biology

About this position

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - BIOLOGY KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE Kennedy-King College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time faculty to teach biology courses. Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Part-time Adjunct Faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Part-time Adjunct Faculty contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and helps students solve problems using discipline-specific economic concepts and strategies Design and deliver courses with clearly articulated, student-centered learning objectives and outcomes that promote active student engagement and ownership of learning. Prepare and maintain course syllabi that clearly communicate learning objectives, student learning outcomes, course expectations, and assessment methods. Develop, implement, and evaluate a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies that provide regular, objective, consistent, and timely feedback to students; evaluate and document student performance using established methods and criteria and submit grades promptly. Employ diverse instructional methods, technologies, and pedagogical practices to address varying learning needs, abilities, and interests, while optimizing student achievement and success. Demonstrate excellence in teaching by continuously integrating innovative instructional technologies, staying current with developments in economics, pedagogy, and educational technology, and regularly reflecting on and refining teaching practices Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful

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