Part Time Faculty, Biology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide online instruction to both undergraduate and graduate students.

• Initiate, facilitate, engage, and moderate discussions in online classroom forums.

• Act as a faculty leader employing the Community of Inquiry Framework.

• Assess and grade student assignments, coursework, and papers within the timelines set by APUS policy.

• Offer constructive feedback to support student learning and achievement.

• Adhere to APUS guidelines and expectations concerning quality online faculty engagement.

• Actively participate in the classroom and respond to emails at least every other day, including on one weekend day.

• Stay informed about classroom procedures and instructional resources.

• Engage in scholarly research and take part in professional development activities.

• Attend scheduled meetings related to the discipline and administrative functions.

• Keep current with discipline knowledge through involvement in professional communities.

• Support the initiatives and departments of APUS.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field from an accredited institution is mandatory.

• A minimum of one year of experience in online, college-level teaching is required.

• Proven excellence in teaching is essential.

• Completion of the “Engaging the First-Year Student Certification” course (APUS110) within six months of employment is necessary.

• Graduate Faculty must finish the Graduate Faculty Certification (APUS501) within 90 days of employment.

• Candidates with degrees from foreign institutions must obtain a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-approved agency.

• Applicants are responsible for any fees related to official transcripts and foreign transcript evaluations.

• Proficiency in General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, or Genetics is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Information regarding faculty benefits can be found at https://www.apus.edu/about/careers/faculty.

• Opportunities for professional development aimed at enhancing teaching skills and effective online learning strategies.

• A remote working environment that suits the faculty member’s preferences.