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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Adjunct Biological Sciences (Anatomy & Physiology) Instructor

Lancaster, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Antelope Valley College is inviting applications for their adjunct faculty applicant pool in the Biological Sciences discipline. The role involves instructing students in Anatomy and Physiology, with assignments that may include teaching during various times and at off-campus sites.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Instruct students in the assigned discipline

Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, and/or off-campus sites

Qualification

Master's in biological scienceAnatomyPhysiology specializationTeaching experienceAnatomy lab methodsInnovative teaching methods

Required

Master's in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent

A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Preferred

A specialization in Anatomy and Physiology as evidenced by relevant coursework in one or both fields

Previous community college or college level teaching experience, including graduate teaching assistantships in anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of and experience with current anatomy laboratory materials and methods that includes the use of animal and cadaver specimens

Laboratory experiences that demonstrate knowledge of current methods used in designing and teaching hands-on human and animal physiology experiments, including the ability to use a variety of equipment for the acquisition and analysis of physiological data

Knowledge in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods, including inquiry-based learning into the curriculum