Gracelyn University · 1 day ago
Biology Instructor (Online Adjunct)
United States
Part-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expGracelyn University is dedicated to training competent and compassionate educators for K-12 classrooms. They are seeking an Online Adjunct Biology Instructor to engage with students in asynchronous courses, guide them through coursework, and provide support while maintaining academic excellence.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Engage with students in asynchronous courses through discussion forums, assignment feedback, announcements, and other means of communication
Develop minimal course content (weekly 1-3 minute introduction videos) for courses that are already built. Minimal course prep and no live teaching
Guide and encourage students through coursework, such as answering questions, preparing for assessments, recommending additional resources, and providing helpful performance feedback
Provide extra support to students who require it and schedule consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced
Keep up to date with advancements in the field and integrate new knowledge into lessons
Qualification
Required
A Doctoral degree in Biology or Master's degree in Biology
5+ years in K-12 education
Experience teaching in higher education
Be a compassionate educator, maintaining academic excellence while adjusting to student needs
Be technologically intuitive, comfortable working in, researching, and solving issues in an LMS
Be a fast learner, an excellent communicator, an encourager, well-organized, and self-motivated
Preferred
Experience in online teaching and online course design
10+ years in K-12 education
5+ years in higher education
Experience with a Learning Management System, such as Canvas
Benefits
The option to accept or reject course assignments as your schedule permits.
A team that will encourage you, support you, and celebrate your wins!
Company
Gracelyn University
Gracelyn University is a fully online, accredited institution dedicated to empowering future educators and transforming communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase