Adjunct Ecology

Job description

TITLE: Adjunct Ecology                                                                                                                 

DEPARTMENT: School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics                                 

REPORTS TO: Chair, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time       

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt                      

                             

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Adjunct Instructor or Adjunct Professor (non-tenure track) in Ecology, with a minimum qualification of a Master’s Degree, Doctorate degree preferred, (18 credit hours in the specific content area) in the field from an accredited institution, and commitment to teaching undergraduate students preferred. 

 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

Teaching Ecology Program courses as defined by the Faculty Handbook. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Duties include but not limited to: teach 1-2 introductory courses in Microbiology in various formats including online, face-to-face, and hybrid modes. 

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have a Master’s degree in Ecology/Biology or related field from an accredited institution of higher education at the time of appointment.  Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working with a multi-ethnic, multicultural student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:  Experience with teaching in the sciences with a diverse student body.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:  Applicants must submit a letter of application including graduate transcript(s), curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation.  Applicants will be accepted immediately until the position is filled. The start data for the position is January 2021 or at the beginning of each semester.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Master Degree in Ecology/Biology.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does not have any supervisory responsibility. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires working in an office and/or classroom setting.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

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