Bio Laboratory Assistant Jobs in Rochester, MI (NOW HIRING)

Description

Job ID

CES-0301-051- Chemistry/Bio Chemistry

Position Classification

PT Adjunct Faculty

Position Summary

The University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering and Science invites applications for multiple part-time adjunct instructor positions in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
 

The successful candidate will be an effective and enthusiastic teacher at the undergraduate level with commitment to supporting a diverse population of undergraduate students. Primary Department needs are in the subdisciplines of general and organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Deliver required course material in pedagogically sound manner, providing engaging strategies to support student success.
2. Implement effective teaching strategies to create an inclusive, respectful, supportive, and welcoming learning environment for all students.
3. Provide students a course syllabus consistent with University and Department guidelines that provides clear expectations to students, particularly regarding grading and course policies.
4. Be available to provide support and assistance to students outside of class by holding office hours.
5. Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students' assessments. Submit mid-term and final grades by the scheduled deadlines. 

Other Responsibilities

1. Review and adhere to University/College policies and guidelines with Asst. Dean and Chair.
2. Notify the Asst. Dean and Chair as soon as possible if by an unavoidable circumstance you are unable to meet scheduled class sessions.
3. Bring any incidents of Academic Integrity to the attention of the Asst. Dean.
4. Refer at-risk students to Asst. Dean and appropriate University support services.
5. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of a master's degree in a relevant discipline is required.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

TBD

Special Instructions to Applicants

Materials should include a curriculum vitae or resume, a one-page statement of personal teaching philosophy and experience. Review of applications begins immediately and continues as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

The small classes and close collegial relationships make teaching in Detroit Mercy's College of Engineering and Sciences both exciting and rewarding. The faculty forms a vibrant community of teaching scholars with a strong focus on professional and academic mentorship of students both formally and informally, both in class and out of class. The US News and World Report ranked Detroit Mercy in the top tier in the Midwest and first in Michigan in the category of Masters Comprehensive Universities.

Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.