Adjunct in Biology, School of Natural Sciences

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Temporary position

PRIMARY DUTY

The School of Natural Sciences seeks an adjunct for biology with the primary responsibility of offering a course in Local Flora. This field botany course focuses on plant diversity found in the region. The successful candidate will be able to instruct students in plant identification and major taxonomic groupings and discuss their place in the habitat of the region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Teach an upper-level field course focusing upon Local Flora of the region 2. Be reasonably available to answer student questions outside of class hours 3. Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Master's degree

Experience:

Relevant field experience

Skills:

Identification and classification of plants native to the region and invasive species

WORKING CONDITION S

Typical university classroom, office, laboratory, and field conditions

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED

Common classroom teaching equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and equipment for field students

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

: Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom, laboratory, and field; Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY

Northwest Missouri State University located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information, visit the city's website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY

With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their university experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions. Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor's degree earners and 98 percent of master's degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data. Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster. The University's vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE

August 2026

TO APPLY:

Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.