Job Description

Title Online and On-Campus Adjunct Science Faculty Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU East Natural Science & Mathematics Location East Position Summary

IU East At A Glance

Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio and beyond a broad range of bachelor’s degrees, selected master’s degrees, and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.

Indiana University East challenges students to grow intellectually and personally in a supportive and scholarly environment where faculty teaching skills and participation in the creation and dissemination of new knowledge and artistic work enhance learning opportunities for all.

Job Description

Indiana University East is seeking qualified part-time faculty members to teach courses across the natural sciences for our programs in Biology, Biochemistry, and Human Life Science, as well as for non-science majors. Additional responsibilities include teaching-related assessment. Most opportunities will be in person at the Richmond campus, but limited openings may be available for online (asynchronous) teaching.

At this time, the School is particularly interested in deepening the adjunct faculty pool with candidates who are qualified to teach in the following areas:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Astronomy
• Introductory Biology
• General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• Introductory Geology
• Introduction to Pharmacology
• Marine Biology
• Microbiology
• Neurobiology courses such as Biology of Mental Illness and Addictions
• Algebra-based Physics
  
  

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Teach courses in person and/or online.
• Manage the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school and campus academic policies.
• Be available to respond to student queries outside of class via email within 48 hours.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop professional rapport with diverse populations within the university and community.
  
  

Diversity Statement

Indiana University East values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement. Learn more about IU East.

AA/EEO Statement

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• An earned Master’s degree or higher with 18+ graduate credit hours in the discipline of the course or a closely related discipline.
• Preparation/background for teaching the relevant course.
• A demonstrated strong desire to excel in teaching and provide ongoing support for student success, in and out of the classroom.
  
  

Department Contact for Questions

Duretta Callahan

djcallah@iue.edu

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Salary is commensurate with experience. Special Instructions

This job posting announces future anticipated teaching opportunities. Applicant should submit:

• A CV
• Letter of interest indicating (i) subjects/courses that the applicant is interested in teaching (a listing is found under (ANAT, AST, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, MICR, PHSL, PHYS) and (ii) your availability/interest in being considered for teaching in-person and/or online courses.
• An unofficial copy of all graduate transcript(s).
  
  

Applications will be reviewed by the department as the need for instructors arises, and candidates will be notified if they are chosen to interview. Adjunct positions are contracted on a semester-by-semester basis.

For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 08/01/2022 Posting Number EA-2022-10

Job Tags

Part time, Work at office,

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