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Adjunct Professor - Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing

Latrobe, PA

Saint Vincent College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing at Saint Vincent College is seeking part time (adjunct) faculty applications for possible future needs. Candidates may submit applications for possible future needs in day and/or evening courses in the School. Subjects include:

  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Systems
  • Data Science
  • Geology
  • GIS
  • Introductory Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Introductory Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Introductory Environmental Science
  • Earth System Science
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Graphic
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Possible needs may occur in lecture and/or lab sections depending on the discipline. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information regarding minimum qualifications and how to apply please see: http://www.stvincent.edu/about/work-for-svc


The Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing offers undergraduate and graduate students a rigorous, integrated curriculum grounded in the founding principles of the Catholic and Benedictine tradition. These principles create an environment for study characterized by mutual respect, personal attention, and open dialogue. The School emphasizes creative and logical problem solving, active learning, opportunities for research and co-curricular activities that stimulate personal growth and intellectual development that enable graduates to pursue careers in their chosen disciplines and contribute to the advancement of these fields of study.
About Us: Founded in 1846, Saint Vincent College is an independent, Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts college located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, approximately 40 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in a pleasant suburban/rural environment near the foothills of the Laurel Mountains. The mission of the College is "to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life." The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourage the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes, and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously. The College awards the baccalaureate degree in more than 50 major programs in business administration, computing, engineering, fine arts, humanities, mathematics, natural and physical sciences and social sciences, and offers six masters degree programs to 1,600 undergraduate and 200 graduate students. As an indication of its success, the College has been chosen to appear in each of the nine editions of Barron's Best Buys in College Education.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in the discipline or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Experience teaching college level courses in the discipline is preferred.
To apply: Interested persons should submit a cover letter with current vita and a copy of unofficial graduate level transcripts.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

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