Adjunct Faculty — Biology

Job overview

The Adjunct Faculty — Biology role is onsite at Southwest Tennessee Community College campuses in Memphis, TN; assignments may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekend. Pay is $640 per credit hour. The college describes its mission as fostering student success, transforming lives, and increasing educational attainment in Shelby County. The instructor plans and delivers biology instruction, evaluates student work, and supports students through advising and office hours. The role also maintains academic records, participates in faculty and college activities, and contributes to curriculum and instructional materials as part of the Natural Sciences Department.

What you'll do

• Prepare and deliver biology instruction
• compile, administer, evaluate, and grade class and laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers
• develop curricula and instructional materials
• maintain office hours and assist students with course-related problems
• maintain attendance, grades, and required records in compliance with FERPA
• attend faculty meetings, assemblies, professional development, and orientation
• keep current in the field
• participate in committees and community outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjunct faculty

biology

natural sciences

college teaching

laboratory instruction

curriculum development

student advising

memphis tn

southwest tennessee community college

$640 per credit hour

part-time

day, evening, or weekend assignments

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting refers applicants to the college’s benefits overview
• specific benefits are not detailed in the job description.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree with a major in biology or a related biological subfield and at least 18 graduate semester hours in biology or a related biological science subfield. Teaching assignments are term-by-term and may include fall, spring, and summer; the posting is not a guarantee of an open position.

About the employer

TNBR Careers is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.