JOBS COMPANIES CAREER EVENTS CONTACT US LOGIN JOIN POST A JOB Adjunct Faculty - Genetics and You (BIO-176) Dean College November 30, 2021 Franklin, Massachusetts Share This Save job About Dean College: Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference. Consistently recognized as a Top Regional College and a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report and named a College of Distinction for four consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 300 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year. Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 90 percent of the College's student population lives on campus. Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on student engagement and exceptional teaching. The Dean Difference is exemplified through each student's commitment to their professional futures, social responsibility and leadership. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations. Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more. Job Description: Dean College's School of Liberal Arts is looking for a dynamic, experienced, student-centered educator to teach Genetics and You during the spring semester. The College seeks Adjunct Faculty who focus on experiential learning and active engagement in their classrooms. Adjuncts chosen to teach at Dean create a compelling and professional learning environment for students of diverse learning backgrounds. We are seeking an adjunct instructor for BIO-176: Genetics and You. BIO-176 is a 3-credit class that meets for 2.5 hours/week. The adjunct pay rate is $3,200/section. Adjunct faculty are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section they teach. The Biology program provides a course charter with course objectives as well as sample syllabi. All faculty will be expected to make active use of the learning management system at least at a minimum level established by the college. The course description is as follows: This course is intended to give students basic exposure to some of the current topics of scientific interest and contemporary relevance in human genetics. After establishing a foundation in genetic principles, the content of this course will range from concepts, such as genetics and race/ethnicity and gender; issues of predictive genetic testing; DNA-based forensics to identify specific individuals; human cloning for reproductive and therapeutic purposed; and current medical genetics cases. Readings will be from the scientific, medical literature, and news reports. There is one BIO-176 section available. This course will be taught in person and is scheduled to meet Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:05 - 9:55 a.m. Requirements: A Master's Degree in Biology, or a related field, required; A PhD. in a related discipline, preferred; Experience teaching at the college level both in person and online, required; Experience teaching first and second year undergraduates, preferred; Strong computer skills, required; Ability and willingness to be responsive and supportive to students through college online resources and digital tools, required; Experience with or willingness to learn Canvas, our learning management system, and classroom media, required; Expertise in learner-centered teaching, required; Experience using technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy, required; Experience and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning styles, required; COVID-19 Vaccination, required. Additional Information: Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation. The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis. Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees. Application Instructions: Please submit your Resume/CV, Cover Letter, all unofficial transcripts; and contact information of three references. (PLEASE NOTE: Applications that are incomplete will not be considered). Note: After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload your Cover Letter and any additional documents. See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website. Returning Applicants - Login to your Dean College Careers Account to check your completed application or upload additional documents. 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