Biology Adjunct

Biology Adjunct Salary: $1,000 per credit* Classification: Adjunct Faculty Reports to: Dean of STEM Olympic College is recruiting adjunct faculty to teach courses in Biology. The college seeks to recruit engaging instructors who have experience successfully integrating students from varied age, cultural, racial, socio-economic, and other diverse backgrounds in the classroom. Part-time positions at the college are open continuous and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered. Olympic College has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a comprehensive reform movement of more than 220 community colleges, each committed to helping students achieve their college and career goals. These colleges have a laser focus on equity, closing achievement gaps, and increasing graduation rates with an emphasis on low-income students, first-generation students, and students of color, groups that have been traditionally underserved at all colleges. Teach college-level courses by the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines. Provide quality teaching including related preparation and grading. Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested. Maintain and provide accurate and complete course and student records in a professional and timely manner. May include evening instruction. Maintain clear and punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff. Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Biology or related field from an accredited College or University Basic Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications Desired Qualifications College-level teaching experience Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field from an accredited College or University Successful Applicants will Impart excitement and enthusiasm towards course content and the educational experience. Utilize a variety of alternative teaching methods and modalities to engage and meet the educational needs of diverse student populations, including the use of technology in instruction to facilitate student success. Incorporate the use of technology (i.e. Learning Management Systems such as Canvas and/or Web-Enhanced) to support instruction. Demonstrate a commitment to teaching diverse students with various education, age, and language backgrounds. Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace. Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation. <span style="ma