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Moravian University

Adjunct Faculty for Biology

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Bethlehem, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

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.

$96,610 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Job Description

CLASSIFICATION

Adjunct Faculty

DEPARTMENT

Biological Sciences

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian University invites applications for an adjunct (part-time) faculty pool. Our need for part-time instructors varies semester to semester. When a position becomes available, we will invite qualified applicants from this pool to interview and/or submit additional information. We occasionally have the following teaching needs: A 100-level introductory biology course (lecture and/or lab) A 200- or 300-level biology elective (lecture and lab) in an area of the applicant's expertise A 200-level microbiology lecture and /or lab A 300-level writing-intensive seminar in an area of the applicant's expertise Teaching will be fully in-person on our main (North) campus in Bethlehem, PA. The Department of Biological Sciences values active, student-centered approaches to learning as well as inquiry-based labs that teach authentic skills. We invite applications from colleagues who share these goals.

To learn more about the Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian University, please visit: https://www.moravian.edu/biology/program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines, in a manner designed to assist the student in achieving the specific objectives of the course. Commitment to teaching at the university level using best practices and pedagogies Commitment to the University's values and mission

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

MS in biology or a broadly related biological science

Preferred:

PhD (or ABD) in biology or a broadly related biological science with successful teaching experience beyond the TA level

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should attach the following to their online application " Letter of interest and qualifications (1 page maximum) Teaching philosophy (1 page maximum) Curriculum vitae Contact information for three references, including title, email address, phone number, and relationship to the candidate Please follow the instructions to submit your application materials through the Moravian University employment application website. Materials MUST be submitted through the online process. Review of applications will take place when a position becomes available and will continue until the position is filled. All positions are subject to budget availability.