Adjunct Faculty, Botany

Job Details

Job FamilyFAC- Part-Time Faculty, Credit ClassesGradeP1Salary$54.37 - Base RateDepartmentLife Sciences, Health, and WellnessReports ToDepartment ChairpersonClosing DatePosted On An Ongoing BasisFLSA StatusExempt- Not Eligible for Overtime CompensationFirst Review DateAugust 10, 2026

Position Overview

This Faculty member teaches Botany courses.

Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), MDC Online (online delivery) and Blended Classes.

What you will be doing

• Teaches lecture and laboratory sections
• Evaluates and advises students
• Develops curricula
• Maintains department standards
• Recruits and participates in retention of students
• Serves on committees
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Masters Degree in Botany; or a Masters Degree in Biological Sciences (Cell Biology, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Plant Science) with 9 graduate semester hours in Botany; or a Masters Degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Botany
• All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Preference will be given to applicants with (3) three years College level teaching experience
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekend assignments

Preferences

• For best consideration upload your unofficial transcripts along with cover letter and resume. Please redact any personal information; (i.e. date of birth and social security number)
• If submitted application is over 6 months old, you will need to reapply

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.