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Adjunct Professor Biological Sciences
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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.
$96,610 / year median in Pennsylvania
+3% projected growth
Job Description
The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking an adjunct faculty member for Fall 24. The successful applicant will teach a sophomore level Cell and Molecular Biology Course (4 credits). Other teaching assignments may also be possible depending the expertise of the successful candidate. The position will report to the Department Chair. A Ph.D. in a biological science is from an accredited institution. Previous experience teaching Cell and Molecular Biology at the university level is desirable. Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes c ommitment to the University?s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University?s Mission. Additionally, applicants must have demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.? Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.? Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.