Adjunct, Biology

Position Title:

Adjunct, Biology

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Saint Joseph's University Department of Biology has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester. Professionals with experience and a passion for teaching at the undergraduate level will be given preference. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct one or two courses each semester on an " as needed" basis. Courses available for adjunct staffing are offered during the day and also in the evening. Courses available for adjunct staffing may include:

Non- Major courses:
1. Bio 160: Heredity and Evolution – an introductory course in DNA, genetics and evolutionary principles.
2. Bio 161: The Human Organism - an elementary course in basic principles of human anatomy, physiology, and genetics.
3. Bio 165: Exploring the Living World – a lecture/Laboratory course covering the nature of science, cell biology and heredity, biodiversity, ecology, and human evolution and physiology
4. Bio 260-261BIO 175-185: Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Allied Health I and II

Major Courses:
5. BIO 101L, 102L, 201L: Laboratory sections for introductory core courses in Cell Biology, Genetics, and Organismic Biology

For further information about the Department of Biology, please visit our website at: http://www.sju.edu/academics/cas/biology/

Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate, and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.

SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional experience, and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibiliites:

• Provide support and guidance to students

• Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials

• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction

• Develop and deliver instructional materials such as lectures, lab activities, and assessments

• Hold regular office hours to support students

• Create, administer, and grade assignments, quizzes, lab reports, and exams

• Maintain accurate records of student progress in the course

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field required (Ph.D. preferred)

• Prior teaching experience at the college level strongly preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to effectively explain complex concepts to students

• Strong organizational and classroom management skills

Physical and Other Requirements

• May require standing for long periods of time

• May require talking for long periods of time

• May require carrying course materials 

Modality: 

• Fully online OR In-person only

Pay Transparency:

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:  

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus).  If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Required Documents: (1) Cover Letter/Letter of Interest; (2) Resume/Curriculum Vitae; (3) List of References

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [email protected], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency.