Biology Adjunct Faculty

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Biology Adjunct Faculty About Onondaga Community College: Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni. Job Description: Biology seeks enthusiastic and engaging adjunct instructors for day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester (continuous recruitment) but is often for instructors qualified to teach Anatomy & Physiology (BIO-171 and/or BIO-172, for allied health and pre-allied health majors); Introductory/ non-majors biology courses (BIO-105, BIO-106, BIO-121); or General Biology (BIO-151/152, for majors). Occasionally, a need for a Microbiology (BIO-205) or Ecology (BIO-131) may arise. Biology instructors at OCC often teach both the lecture and laboratory components of a course and are expected to develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams), with the guidance of senior faculty, following college approved course outlines for learning outcomes, grading scales, etc. Typically, a teaching assignment involves a lecture section that meets twice a week, plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture). Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree (or higher) in a relevant biological discipline from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency, or a professional degree in an appropriate medical profession (e.g. MD, DO, DVM). A Master's in education is not considered equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSTeaching experience, particularly at the community college or introductory college level, especially as the sole or lead instructor. Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESRelevant biological content-area expertise as evidenced by coursework at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or clinical professional school level, and/or by successful experience teaching similar college-level Biology classes at similar institutions. Ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning. Commitment to student success and academic excellence. Additional Information:Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1,527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment. Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System. To apply, visit http://sunyocc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198039 jeid-0f24b0b1d56fa345ae7ee433de15a339

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