Adjunct Professor - Biology - Full-time / Part-time

h4/h4 h4Campus/h4 pOSU-Oklahoma City/p h4Contact Name amp; Email/h4 pLucas Rhodes, lurhode@okstate.edu/p h4Work Schedule/h4 pCourses may be day or evening./p h4Appointment Length/h4 p6 months or less/p h4Hiring Range/h4 p$750.00 per credit hour or $800.00 per credit hour for a class with lab (based on full enrollment)./p h4Special Instructions to Applicants/h4 pResume and cover letter are required for full consideration./p h4About this Position/h4 pstrongJob Summary:/strong/p pTo develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn emthe subject matter /empresented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community./p pstrongEssential Job Functions:/strong/p ol liMaintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system./li liMaintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses./li liExhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods./li liCompletes all mandatory training./li liFulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook./li liPerform other related duties as assigned./li /ol pemThe duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  /em/p h4Required Qualifications/h4 ul li pMaster’s Degree in discipline or related area or Master’s Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)/p (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)/li liPrograms with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements./li liMust have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program./li /ul p /p pstrongSkills, Knowledge, Abilities Required:/strong/p ul liTeaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress./li liCommunication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment./li liComputer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems./li liPassion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism./li liDemonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior./li /ul h4Preferred Qualifications/h4 ul liPh.D./Ed.D./li /ul pstrongWorking Conditions:/strong/p ul liMust be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends./li liWork will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms./li /ul pstrong /strong/p pstrongPhysical Requirements:/strong/p ul liDuties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening./li liDuties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment./li /ul ul liRequires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift)./li /ul pemThe work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation./em/p