Posting Number:

Fac0406P

Adjunct

Adjunct Professor, Biology

Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct

Prairie State College seeks to fill positions for Spring 2025 Semester begins the week of January 13 and ends May 15. Please indicate the course(s) that you are interested in teaching within your cover letter. BIOL-100 (General Education Biology) -4 Credits, 12 or 16-week course Course Description: This one-semester introductory course for non-science majors is designed to fulfill 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. BIO 111 (Cell & Molecular Biology) - 4 credit hours, 16-week course Course Description: This is a course designed for science and health majors. It provides an introduction to biochemistry, molecular genetics, cell structure, cell function, cellular process, and cell division. This course also includes an introduction to Mendelian inheritance and gene activity BIO 221 (Human Anatomy & Physiology I) - 4 credit hours, 16-week course Course Description: This is part I of a two-semester sequence of study concerning anatomy and physiology of the human body. Part I includes the study of basic principles of chemistry, cell biology, cellular metabolism, and tissue histology. It also covers the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscle system, and the nervous system. BIO 222 (Human Anatomy & Physiology II) - 4 credit hours, 16-week course Course Description: This is part II of a two-semester sequence of study on the anatomy and physiology of the human body. It also covers senses, endocrine system, digestive tract, nutrition, metabolism, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, urinary system, water and electrolyte balance, reproductive system, human growth and development, and human genetics.

Master of Science with minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in biology or closely related area.


Experience in teaching in one of the above listed areas at the college level.


Experience in conducting biology lab activities in the above listed areas at college.


Excellent communication skills.


Experience using an LMS.

PhD. in Biology or closely related area.


Online teaching certification.

Commiserate with PSC Adjunct scale

11/07/2024

Yes

All applications must be submitted electronically.


Please note in your cover letter which course(s) you are available to teach.