Part-Time Faculty - BIO 453 Ecology Laboratory (Fall 2026)

BIO 453 Ecology Laboratory, 3 credits, Fall 2026 (appointment starts August 17, 2026)

This course addresses the process of ecological research. Labs and fieldtrips emphasize student-driven hypothesis generation and project design, statistical analysis, scientific writing, data presentation and literature reading. Lectures focus on ecosystems, communities and global change.

This course meets in-person on the SU Campus.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department.

All course offerings are subject to funding availability and enrollment.

Qualifications

See Job Specific Qualifications

Job Specific Qualifications

None

Responsibilities

Part-time Instructor duties will include the following:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class

start date.

• Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance

levels of the class.

• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your

class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to

reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the

department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your

plan to cover the class.

• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student

evaluations.

• Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by your

department's policies for part-time instructors.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.