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Oklahoma State University

Adjunct - Microbiology

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A Biology Professor teaches foundational biology ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the biology curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$79,369 / year median in Oklahoma

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Job Description

Adjunct
  • Microbiology 900667 494185 Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY
(OKC) Adjunct/Temp Faculty Master's degree Campus OSU-Oklahoma City Contact Name & Email Lucas Rhodes, lurhode@okstate.edu Work Schedule Courses may be day or evening. Appointment Length 6 months or less Hiring Range $750.00 per credit hour or $800.00 per credit hour for a class with lab (based on full enrollment). Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. About this Position To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn microbiology presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community. Required Qualifications Master's Degree in discipline or related area or Master's Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes) (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission's publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program. Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements. Certifications, Registrations, and/or
Licenses:
Dependent on course Skills, Proficiencies, and/or
Knowledge:
Teaching Competence
  • Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress. Communication skills
  • Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment. Computer skills
  • Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and Internet.
Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism. Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D./Ed.

D. Ph.D. in related field
Other Performance Measures:
Successful performance of the job requires creativity, initiative, and effective problem solving. An incumbent must use tact and diplomacy. Following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns are required.
Essential Job Functions:
Maintain student and course records. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods. Provide continuing education experiences for the community. Completes all mandatory training. Perform other related duties as assigned. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Working Conditions:
Must be able to work evenings in an often times busy and noisy environment. Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
Physical Requirements:
Duties require extended periods of sitting, standing, talking, listening, and computer usage Must be able to handle and safely dispose of chemicals, solutions, biohazardous material, and any other hazardous materials common to the science lab. Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment. Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift). The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations