Part Time Adjunct Faculty in Biology bei York College of Pennsylvania, PA

About the Department

Job Description: 
The Adjunct Biology Professor will teach Introductory Molecular Biology for undergraduate students. The instructor is responsible for providing high-quality, engaging lab instruction that promotes scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and practical laboratory skills. Other responsibilities include:

• Instruct and supervise students in biology lab sessions according to established course objectives and departmental standards.
• Emphasize proper laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and the scientific method.
• Assess student performance through lab assignments, practical exams, and participation.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure consistency and alignment of lab content with lecture courses.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain compliance with all institutional, departmental, and safety policies.

Outcome: 
Provide effective and engaging laboratory instruction that supports student learning of fundamental biological concepts, reinforces lecture material, and helps students develop essential laboratory and scientific reasoning skills.

Position Duties

• Instruct and supervise students in biology and microbiology lab sessions according to established course objectives and departmental standards.
• Emphasize proper laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and the scientific method.
• Assess student performance through lab assignments, practical exams, and participation.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure consistency and alignment of lab content with lecture courses.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain compliance with all institutional, departmental, and safety policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Biology or a closely related field. 
• Experience teaching or assisting in college-level biology labs preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques, safety, and biological principles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques, safety, and biological principles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Experience using digital learning platforms (e.g., Canvas, or similar).
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

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