Adjunct Instructor of Biology Job Opening

George Fox University announces an adjunct faculty position in Biology, to begin either Fall of 2019 and/or January 2020. We seek applicants with the ability to teach a broad range of Biology courses including introductory Biology lectures and associated labs for both majors and non-majors biology students as well as Microbiology labs.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented on our faculty.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Primary teaching responsibilities involve weekly lectures and laboratory sections in either majors or non-majors Biology courses.
• The objectives of these courses include the ability (1) to communicate fundamental principles of life science, including major biological concepts such as cell theory, genetics, germ theory, structure/function relationships, ecology/environmental science and evolution; and (2) principles of Microbiology, sterile technique, cell culture; and (3) to demonstrate the scientific method.
• The Fall Microbiology labs are currently scheduled for Th 11:50-2:40PM, 3-5:50PM and 6-8:50PM.
• The spring Foundations of Biology lectures are scheduled for TuTh 8-9:15AM. Three lab sections are scheduled for Thursday from 11:00-4:50 PM (1 hour and 50 minute sections).
• The spring General Biology labs are Mondays and Tuesdays, specifically Tu 2:30-5:20PM.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. or higher is required in Biology, Biochemistry or another related scientific field with preference given to candidates holding an advanced degree.
• Applicants should have professional experience in related industries and/or teaching experience in related fields.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.

Application Procedures - Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, completed application and cover letter statement online at https://georgefoxfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs/. George Fox University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.