Adjunct-Instructor, Biology

2 months ago


Branchburg, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Category:: Adjunct-Part Time-Science & Engineering
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Department:: Science & Engineering
Locations:: North Branch, NJ
Posted:: Oct 25, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Per Diem
Position ID:: 182499

About Raritan Valley Community College:


Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.


The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.



Job Description:


Raritan Valley Community College is currently seeking Part-Time Adjunct-Instructors to teach lectures and labs in a variety of general education Biology courses, including Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Human Biology, Principles of Biology, and Intro to Nutrition. General catalog descriptions of each course are provided below:


Anatomy & Physiology - The purpose of this course is to provide an introductory study of the structure and function of the human body. The course content highlights the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization, and the anatomy and physiology of the body systems.


Human Biology - This course is an introductory study of the human body and the scientific method as it applies to human health. Emphasis will be placed on the diversity of the human body. The course is designed to give students a general understanding of their bodies in health and disease


Principles of Biology - This course emphasizes common processes and structures among living things, from energy transfer to natural selection, from chemical structure to cellular structure. Included are principles governing energetics, reproduction and development, inheritance and evolution. The use of the scientific method to conduct research and experiments will encourage students to think critically about scientific research and results.


Intro to Nutrition - This is an introductory course in nutrition. It presents the non-science major with the chemistry and function of all essential nutrients. It discusses current ideas and topics in nutrition, and provides an introduction to methods of scientific inquiry in nutrition research. The relationship between nutrients and disease prevention is also discussed.



Requirements:


Minimum of Master's Degree in discipline required.


Teaching experience is required, college level experience is preferred.



Additional Information:


Applicants should indicate which courses they are interested in teaching in their cover letter.



Application Instructions:


As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.