Adjunct Professor - Biology Job at Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, OK

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  • Oklahoma State University
  • Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Lucas Rhodes,

Work Schedule

Courses may be day or evening.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750.00 per credit hour or $800.00 per credit hour for a class with lab (based on full enrollment).

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.

About this Position

Job Summary:

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
  • Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
  • Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
  • Completes all mandatory training.
  • Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in discipline or related area or Master’s Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)

    (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.
  • Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required:

  • Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
  • Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
  • Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
  • Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
  • Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ./.

Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
  • Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements:

  • Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
  • Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
  • Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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