University of Dubuque

Adjunct Instructors - Division of Natural Sciences

Higher Education FacultyPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeDubuque, IA, USANo salary listedIn-person

A minimum of a master's degree in biology or a related field is required.
Demonstrate mastery of subject matter in cell biology or anatomy and physiology.
Be able to utilize and integrate technology into content delivery and assessment techniques.
Be able to communicate and work with a diverse population of students both in and outside the classroom.
Have prior teaching experience or demonstrate evidence of teaching potential and/or corporate or industry training.
Adapt to changes in the educational landscape, such as new technologies and educational standards.
Maintain professional and collegial behavior.
Have strong written and oral communication skills.
Have knowledge of and commitment to the university’s philosophy, mission, and core values.

Teach relevant course content through lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, and other appropriate instructional methods that support effective teaching and learning.
Prepare course outlines and syllabi, develop course and lesson plans, and select textbooks and other instructional materials as requested.
Evaluate learner submissions in a timely manner, provide constructive feedback, and submit course-related reports as requested by the University.
Maintain departmental course standards and communicate regularly with the position coordinator.
Teach the lecture and laboratory components of an Anatomy and Physiology II course during the Spring 2027 semester, including three 50-minute lectures weekly and two cadaver-based laboratory sections meeting for three hours each.
Teach, lecture, and lead laboratory sessions for a Cell Biology course during the Spring 2027 semester, including three 50-minute lectures weekly and two three-hour laboratory sections.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’s mission.

University of Dubuque · Dubuque, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-11-09

Workplace: on_site

Department: Department of Natural and Applied Sciences

Anatomy and Physiology

Teach the lecture and laboratory components of an Anatomy and Physiology II course during the Spring 2027 semester. This is the second semester of a two-part course sequence. Materials and guidance regarding the content to be covered in this second-semester course can be provided. The course includes three 50-minute lecture sessions per week and two cadaver-based laboratory sections, each meeting for three hours.

Cell Biology

Teach, lecture, and lab for a Cell biology course during the Spring 2027 semester. This will include the lecture that meets three times a week for 50 min and two lab sections that are 3 hours each.

Primary Responsibilities:

Teach relevant course content through lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, and other appropriate instructional methods that support effective teaching and learning
Prepare course outlines and syllabi, develop course and lesson plans, and select textbooks and other instructional materials as requested
Evaluate learner submissions in a timely manner, provide constructive feedback, and submit course-related reports as requested by the University
Maintain departmental course standards and communicate regularly with the position coordinator
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’s Mission

Position Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate mastery of subject matter of cell biology or anatomy and physiology
Adapt to changes in the educational landscape, such as new technologies and educational standards
Maintain professional and collegial behavior
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of, and commitment to, the university’s philosophy, mission, and core values

Requirements:

Minimum of a master’s degree in biology or a related field.
Ability to utilize and integrate technology into content delivery and assessment techniques
Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population of students both in and outside the classroom
Prior teaching experience or must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential and/or corporate/industry training

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