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William Paterson University

Adjunct Faculty - Biology

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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.

$97,160 / year median in New Jersey

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Type:
Part time
Job Number:
R270 Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University. We invite you to join
William Paterson University:
a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University is among more than 40 companies and organizations that will be honored with a 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Award for their commitment to supporting and elevating women employees. William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson University supports a remote friendly hybrid work schedule for this role. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series. Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey - just 20 miles from New York City - our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees. Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution. William Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Science and Health, Department of Biology. Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University. Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening. Courses in this department generally taught by adjunct faculty include, but are not limited to:
Anatomy and Physiology I & II Advanced Anatomy and Physiology General Biology:
Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity General Biology:
Cell, Molecular and Genetics General Biology:
Physiology Microbiology Human Biology Department Overview:
The Department of Biology within the College of Science and Health, is committed to teaching a strong core of fundamentals followed by advanced training in upper-level courses. The department emphasizes hands-on experience in laboratory and field settings. The Department of Biology is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities for biological studies. These facilities are accessible to undergraduates for use in laboratory courses and research projects.
For more information please visit:
https://www.wpunj.edu/cosh/departments/biology/index.html Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Use innovative and energetic pedagogical techniques to engage a diverse student body Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring Use technology for a variety of teaching and hands-on activities
Required Qualifications:
Earned Master's or PhD in Biology or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years teaching in higher education
Personal Attributes and Traits:
Thrives in a collegial, cooperative environment Dedicated to excellence and achieving positive outcomes Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment Capacity to fulfill professional responsibilities with a strong sense of moral duty and obligation to the work at hand
ADJUNCTS PER CREDIT RATE
New employees - $2100/CREDIT Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/ Invitation to apply Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu . Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.
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Total Rewards and Benefits:
Click here to view the total rewards of working at WP William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information. EEO Statement William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit University Facts