Adjunct Faculty, BIO144 The Organism

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Adjunct Faculty, BIO144 The Organism

Job title: Adjunct Faculty, Biology (BIO144 The Organism)

Worker type / category: Adjunct faculty, part-time, temporary

Department: Science (Biology)

Term: Spring 2027

Location: Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA (on campus)

Course and schedule: BIO144 The Organism, 3 credits. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:00 to 11:50 AM.

Summary: The Science department is seeking an adjunct instructor for one section of BIO144 The Organism, an introductory biology course for first-year students in the biology, neuroscience and related majors. The lab that accompanies the course is taught separately by other faculty, so this appointment covers the lecture only.

Responsibilities:

• Teach the lecture section on campus at the scheduled times.
• Prepare the syllabus, course materials, assignments and exams, aligned with department learning outcomes.
• Hold office hours, advise students on course questions and submit grades on time.
• Coordinate with the lab instructor and the department chair.

Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in biology or a closely related field, with relevant experience required.

Preferred qualifications: PhD in biology or a closely related field preferred.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, CV and the names of three references through Workday.

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