Visiting Faculty - Project Dragonfly

Job Title

Visiting Faculty - Project Dragonfly

Department

Dragonfly Program JM

Worker Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

Visiting Faculty to teach established online courses offered by Project Dragonfly at Miami University during the 2026-2027 Spring Semester. Courses may be taught face-to-face or online depending on need. Ability to teach online limited to specific states. Course assignments are made on a semester basis. Opportunity for renewal based on available funding and performance. Instructors are required to have access to the web.

Job Description

Duties/Physical Demands:
This is a part-time instructional staff position, not eligible for health care insurance.

Instructors work with a creative university team of faculty and staff at Project Dragonfly and its partnership programs (Advanced Inquiry Program, Global Field Program, and Earth Expeditions) to instruct graduate-level online courses offered through Miami University. All courses are pre-designed by Project Dragonfly and include online support workshops. The instructor will collaborate with Project Dragonfly staff and program partners to maintain the overall academic quality of their courses.

Duties include reviewing course curriculum and student projects, interacting online, assessing and grading student work, and submitting final grades.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Doctoral degree in ecology, evolution, conservation biology or a closely related discipline or a Master's degree in ecology, evolution, conservation biology or a closely related field such as science, conservation, ecology, science education and 5 years professional experience, demonstrated educational, community leadership, or research proficiency in the fields of education, community leadership, wildlife conservation, zoological management and research, non-profit organization, or related activities. Candidates without past teaching experience must be approved by the Dragonfly Graduate Committee for teaching potential as demonstrated by relevant professional activities and a teaching demonstration. Consistent access to the web is required.

Consideration will be given to applicants with experience with web-based courses and instruction; specialized knowledge in content areas offered by Project Dragonfly (e.g., conservation, ecology, evolution, participatory and inquiry-driven education, and community engagement); experience with web tools for collaboration, including Skype, Zoom, Google apps, web conferencing, and creation of video/instructional media.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

resume/CV, cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Contact Katie Feilen (feilenkl@miamioh.edu) for more information.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
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