Biology faculty member job description

Arcadia University invites applications for Adjunct Professors in the Department of Biology for the academic year. Teaching assignments are available for one or more sections of our General Biology lecture and/or laboratory, Human Anatomy laboratory, Comparative Anatomy and Physiology laboratory, Genetics laboratory, Microbiology laboratory, and Biochemistry laboratory.

Qualified candidates should either possess a Master's Degree or PhD Degree in a Biology-related discipline. PhD candidates nearing completion of their doctoral programs will also be considered. Teaching experience is highly preferred with an emphasis on close faculty-student interaction.

Arcadia's College of Arts and Sciences offers programs in science, technology, math; humanities; visual and performing arts; communications; and historical and political studies. These programs prepare students to be leaders in a global society by providing opportunities to exhibit, perform, and publish on campus and in the Philadelphia area. The campus has a variety of outlets to support the arts and sciences, including art galleries, a literary magazine, and an online academic journal.

Adjunct Faculty instructors will work closely with a course coordinator to provide instruction and/or demonstration of biological concepts in the context of a specific course and/or its laboratory component.

Qualified candidates should either possess a Master's Degree or PhD Degree in a Biology-related discipline. PhD candidates nearing completion of their doctoral programs will also be considered. Teaching experience is highly preferred with an emphasis on close faculty-student interaction.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides an educational experience that is values-based; rooted in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI); and places students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 12 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for seven consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by
U.S. News & World Report , which also ranks Arcadia among the top 25 percent in its category and cites Arcadia for being among the "most innovative" and "best value" colleges. Approximately 3,700 students study at Arcadia, with 2,300 undergraduate students choosing from more than 65 fields of study. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority by developing and implementing anti-Black Racism Initiatives (ABRI) on campus and in its surrounding communities. Visit www.arcadia.edu.
Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.
We welcome candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, service, and/or lived experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The successful candidate will include a statement of interest demonstrating examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their teaching and scholarly work through application, methodology, content, and/or inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds pursuing research/creative work.
The number of part-time instructors hired by the department varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the program. When a position is available, qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview and asked to submit further documentation. While there may not be immediate openings, the hiring manager will review applications when openings do occur.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
Arcadia University requires all employees to be "up to date" with COVID-19 vaccines by your employment start date. This would include either:
A full primary series of a FDA-approved vaccine and all of the boosters for which they are eligible in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations. Or you received the full primary series of an FDA approved vaccine in the last 5 months and are therefore not eligible to receive a booster vaccine. After the 5 months conclude, you will need to receive a booster vaccine or will no longer be "up to date".
Arcadia will consider requests for exemptions from the vaccination policy due to medical conditions or religious belief. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the time of hire and/or on your first day of employment. Our vaccination protocols are subject to applicable laws and will be updated from time to time to reflect evolving conditions and federal, state, local, and other applicable health and safety guidelines.

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.
Instruction

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• Is responsible for the creation and management of an environment conducive to the student's learning of credit course material
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• Teaches 30 credit hours per academic year or the equivalent for 10-month employees or 36 credit hours per fiscal year or the equivalent for 12-month employees (Student and Instructional Concerns)
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• Is responsible for the preparation and use of course syllabi and the recommendation of appropriate textbooks
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• Meets all scheduled learning experiences, including the final examination
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• Maintains student records
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• Posts and maintains scheduled office hours as required by the vice president for academic affairs, with provisions for meeting students by appointment
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• Submits copies of course syllabi, copies of tests and a copy of scheduled office hours to the department head each semester
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• Submits attendance rosters, midterm grades, final grades within the established time frame each semester
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• Provides information on student absences and lack of performance through the academic alert system as necessary
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• Contributes to the implementation of the annual course assessment process which may include developing/editing course objectives, means of assessment and benchmarks, collecting data, analyzing and reporting results, and creating and reporting progress on action plans for improvement
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Department Support

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• Consults, assists and supports the academic advising center
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• Assists the department head with the requisition of materials, supplies, textbooks and equipment necessary for effective classroom instruction
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• Assists with registration procedures
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• Attends departmental meetings and serves on appropriate departmental committees when assigned or elected
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• Participates in program and curriculum development and coordination
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• Contributes to the program review
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• Works with professionals in his or her field of study and with the department's program advisory committee
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• Contributes to the annual and five-year comprehensive program review report for various phases of the assessment process
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Professional Development

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• Attends faculty professional development activities as scheduled
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• Keeps current in his or her area of teaching expertise and in instructional methods by attending appropriate professional meetings, conferences or workshops, as well as through continued occupational experiences and literature research
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Institutional Support

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• Attends all institutional meetings called by the dean, the vice president for academic affairs or the president and serves on institutional committees when assigned or elected
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• Participates in the peer evaluation of design skills
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• Attends graduation ceremonies
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• Performs other duties as assigned by the department head
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Minimum Requirements

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• Master's degree in biological science or a related field
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• Minimum of 12 graduate-level credits in biology, anatomy, physiology or related courses
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• Ability to teach undergraduate anatomy and physiology course with a lab
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• Preference will be given to candidates who possess:
  
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  • College teaching experience
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  • Demonstrated use of innovative teaching techniques and tools in the classroom
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  • Experience designing and teaching online coursework
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Supplemental Information

This 10-month faculty position includes a full fringe benefits package and is expected to begin January 3. The starting salary is competitive, depending on qualifications and experience.

The right candidate will represent our commitment to excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.

It is important that your application show all the education and experience you possess. Please do not use "See Resume" or similar language in the job application, even if a resume is required. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.

Applications received by Oct. 23 will be given first consideration; the position will remain open until filled.

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