Part Time Faculty - Biology

Loyola Marymount University's Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering is collecting resumes of potential applicants for future Part-Time faculty positions in the Department of Biology. There may not be openings at this time, but your application will be kept on file. Current applications will be reviewed as openings occur. The position, when needed, is assumed to be a one-semester appointment, normally to teach 1-2 courses.

The Department of Biology serves approximately 250 undergraduate majors. Additional information about the department, curriculum, courses, and faculty/staff is available online at http://cse.lmu.edu/department/biology/.

Openings most commonly available are to teach courses in General Biology, introductory Cell Biology, upper division courses in Microbiology or Genetics, and non-majors courses in Environmental Biology and areas of Human Biology.

Job Responsibilities

The following is a non-exhaustive list of instructor job responsibilities: prepare and distribute a course syllabus; prepare and lead class sessions; hold regular office hours and answer student questions; develop, distribute, and/or grade assignments, quizzes, and other course materials; write, proctor, and grade midterm and final examinations; maintain and submit in a timely manner class records, such as attendance and grade reports; attend meetings and training, as needed; and comply with all university standards and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Prior teaching experience is preferable. Position requires excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must be committed to excellence in teaching our diverse student population and to work to promote equitable and inclusive classrooms and collaboration spaces.

Required Education

A doctorate level degree

Special Instructions:

Apply online at https://jobs.lmu.edu. A completed application consists of:

A current CV/resume
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
References – 2 references required

Minimum salary is $2,517 per unit taught.

Faculty Regular

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)