Part-Time Faculty, Biology

Position Title:

Part-Time Faculty, Biology

Department/School:

School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$1,213 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service at Marist College. Pay may vary depending on credits pertaining to online, graduate, music, or lab courses.

Job Summary:

The School of Science at Marist College is pleased to invite applications for Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Biology, for the 2024-2025 academic year. In the fall semester the Department is searching for qualified individuals to teach General Biology I, a course covering the scientific method, the chemical and cellular basis of life, energy transformations, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis, and cell division. In the spring semester instructors are sought for General Biology II, a course covering the scientific method, transmission genetics and inheritance, evolution, and ecological relationships. These classes require instructors to teach in-person, one lecture section (two 75-minute meetings per week) and one associated lab section (one 165-minute meeting per week). We also seek qualified individuals to teach in-person lecture-only biology courses for non-science majors such as Topics in Biology, Human Biology, and Life on Earth.

Looking for instructors to teach:

General Biology I lecture & lab: TF 12:30-1:45pm lecture & W 2:-4:45 pm lab

Human Anatomy & Physiology I lab: W 8:00-10:45 am

2 sections of non-majors Topics in Biology: MR 8:00-9:15 am and TR 5:00-6:15 pm

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include an M.A. or M.S. in Biology or closely related field, strong interest in undergraduate education, a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, and interest in working collaboratively with others.

Essential Functions:

Effectively teach on-the-ground General Biology I and/or II, Topics in Biology or other non-majors biology course(s) to help achieve departmentally-determined student learning outcomes.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About the Department/School:

The Marist Biology Department is characterized by a strong sense of community in which students are the central focus and faculty are both accessible and approachable.

The Biology Department's academic mission is immeasurably enriched by an inclusive community in which diverse perspectives are respected and valued. Thus, candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to "help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century." Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance ("Best College Values"), and others. Marist's study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department's "Open Doors Report" and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist's Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Part-time

Classification:

Faculty

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching and, for General Biology I and/or II instructors, brief weekly meetings to review course-related issues.

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

Multiple

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.