About the role
Location: Main Campus - SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 · Type: Faculty - Adjunct · Salary: $1,949.00 - $8,296.00 Salary
DescriptionDominican University of California is seeking to hire part-time adjunct professors with expertise in science. The Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites applicants to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both the biological and physical sciences. We are looking for outstanding lecturers who can teach small and large lecture courses, as well as seminars, discussions, and laboratory classes.
The number of positions varies from semester to semester depending on the needs of the department. Typically, positions start in August or January, with the possibility of renewal based on departmental needs, funding, and performance.
Potential teaching areas include anatomy, organismal biology, molecular biology, ecology, genetics, general chemistry, physiology, organic chemistry, public health, quantitative science, and some specialty areas of science. A PhD in biology, chemistry, kinesiology, public health, or a related scientific field is strongly recommended. However, an MS in one of these areas with relevant teaching experience will also be considered.
Candidates should demonstrate an awareness of student needs through inclusive course materials and teaching strategies. We invite applicants with research interests, pedagogical experience, or lived experiences that reflect a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging to join our community of teaching and learning.
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About the University
Dominican University of California is committed to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. The University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates who share these commitments.
Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner- centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.
Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under- represented groups in higher education.
Dominican University of California participates in E-Verify, an online system used to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.
For More Information Contact:
Dr. Diara Spain, Chair, NSM Department
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Email: first name. last [email protected]
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