Adjunct Faculty for Biology

CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Biological Sciences

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences

POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian University invites applications for an adjunct (part-time) faculty pool. Our need for part-time instructors varies semester to semester. When a position becomes available, we will invite qualified applicants from this pool to interview and/or submit additional information. We occasionally have the following teaching needs:

• A 100-level introductory biology course (lecture and/or lab)
• A 200- or 300-level biology elective (lecture and lab) in an area of the applicant’s expertise
• A 200-level microbiology lecture and /or lab
• A 300-level writing-intensive seminar in an area of the applicant’s expertise

Teaching will be fully in-person on our main (North) campus in Bethlehem, PA.

The Department of Biological Sciences values active, student-centered approaches to learning as well as inquiry-based labs that teach authentic skills. We invite applications from colleagues who share these goals.To learn more about the Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian University, please visit: https://www.moravian.edu/biology/program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines, in a manner designed to assist the student in achieving the specific objectives of the course.  
• Commitment to teaching at the university level using best practices and pedagogies
• Commitment to the University’s values and mission

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: MS in biology or a broadly related biological science
• Preferred: PhD (or ABD) in biology or a broadly related biological science with successful teaching experience beyond the TA level

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach the following to their online application by clicking “Apply Now.” 

• Letter of interest and qualifications (1 page maximum)
• Teaching philosophy (1 page maximum)
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three references, including title, email address, phone number, and relationship to the candidate

Please follow the instructions to submit your application materials through the Moravian University employment application website. Materials MUST be submitted through the online process.

Review of applications will take place when a position becomes available and will continue until the position is filled. All positions are subject to budget availability.