Part Time Faculty - Biology

Loyola Marymount University's Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering is collecting resumes of potential applicants for future Part-Time faculty positions in the Department of Biology. There may not be openings at this time, but your application will be kept on file. Current applications will be reviewed as openings occur. The position, when needed, is assumed to be a one-semester appointment, normally to teach 1-2 courses.

The Department of Biology serves approximately 250 undergraduate majors. Additional information about the department, curriculum, courses, and faculty/staff is available online at http://cse.lmu.edu/department/biology/.

Openings most commonly available are to teach courses in General Biology, introductory Cell Biology, upper division courses in Microbiology or Genetics, and non-majors courses in Environmental Biology and areas of Human Biology.

Job Responsibilities

The following is a non-exhaustive list of instructor job responsibilities: prepare and distribute a course syllabus; prepare and lead class sessions; hold regular office hours and answer student questions; develop, distribute, and/or grade assignments, quizzes, and other course materials; write, proctor, and grade midterm and final examinations; maintain and submit in a timely manner class records, such as attendance and grade reports; attend meetings and training, as needed; and comply with all university standards and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Prior teaching experience is preferable. Position requires excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must be committed to excellence in teaching our diverse student population and to work to promote equitable and inclusive classrooms and collaboration spaces.

Required Education

A doctorate level degree

Special Instructions:

Apply online at https://jobs.lmu.edu. A completed application consists of:

A current CV/resume

Cover Letter

Statement of Teaching

References - 2 references required

Minimum salary is $2,657 per unit taught.

Faculty Regular

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at hr@lmu.edu or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.