Adjunct Professor, Biology
- Employer
- Prairie State College
- Location
- Chicago Heights, IL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Life Sciences
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
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Classification:Adjunct
Position Title:Adjunct Professor, Biology
Position Type:Adjunct Faculty
Status of Position:Adjunct Faculty
Union:Adjunct
Position Summary:Prairie State College seeks to fill teaching positions for in-person classes Spring 2023
Semester begins the week of January 17 and ends May 18.
BIO 100 (General Education Biology) 4 credit hours, 12 or 16-week course
This one-semester introductory course for non-science majors is designed to fill the general education requirement for life science with a laboratory. The course covers cell biology, genetics, evolution and diversity, plant and animal structure and functions, animal behavior, and ecology. Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL 100 and 112.
Master of Science with minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in biology or closely related area.
Experience in teaching Biology at the college level.
Experience in conducting biology lab activities in the above listed area at the college level.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience using an LMS.
PhD. in Biology or closely related area.
Online teaching certification.
12/06/2022
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:All applications must be submitted electronically.
Organization
Prairie State College is a richly diverse community college located 30 minutes south of Chicago. The College serves over 5,000 students through its credit programs and offers a wide range of associate degrees and certificates, all of which feature student-centered instruction. In addition, the College offers workforce education, ESL and GED programs, and continuing, corporate and professional education. 
Our 37-acre campus in Chicago Heights features “smart” classrooms, modern laboratories, a Business and Community Education Center, an Adult Education Outreach Center, and a spacious new Fitness Complex. In order to meet community needs, courses are also offered at our Matteson Area Center and at local businesses, community centers, and schools.
The College provides a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, tuition reimbursement for administrators and staff, free courses in our Fitness Center, and an optional 403(b) plan in addition to a comprehensive retirement plan through the State University Retirement System. Employees can enroll their children in our state-of-the-art Children’s Learning Center for a modest fee.
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