Part-Time Online Faculty - Biology and Natural Sciences

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our instructional pool of part-time biology and natural sciences faculty. Applicants should clearly indicate their qualifications to teach one or more of the following classes: Science in Today’s World, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, and/or Microbiology. Biology and Science in Today’s World serve as general education science courses for non-science majors. Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology serve a primary population of nursing and health science students. 

Reporting to the Department Chair for General Education and Social Sciences, part-time faculty are assigned to course sections based on their qualifications, interest, performance, and course section availability. This is a remote online part-time faculty position based within the continental United States. Instructional faculty at Excelsior University teach online using pre-built course shells with common readings, activities, and assignments across all sections. 

Faculty Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Implementing courses as designed by the University. 
• Bringing their own knowledge and expertise to bear on the subject matter. 
• Engaging regularly and substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards. 
• Providing timely, high-quality feedback on student work. 
• Holding regular virtual office hours. 
• Keeping the department chair apprised of any student or course issues. 
• Following University policies. 
• Completing University-required training and attending required pre-term meetings. 

Qualifications: 

• For Science in Today’s World: a master’s degree in any science field. 
• For Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology: a master’s degree in biology, medicine, or a closely related field.  
• For Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology: clinical experience strongly preferred. 
• Experience teaching in an asynchronous online environment. 
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system preferred. 
• A student-centered teaching approach. 
• A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including those under-served by traditional higher education. 

Rate of Pay:

1. A flat rate of $1000 per credit for a section of at least 10 undergraduate students or 8 graduate students. Courses that fall under these student headcounts are considered low enrolled courses.
2. Low enrolled courses will be paid on a directed study rate ($250/student for undergraduate courses and $300/student for graduate courses) based on the number of students enrolled in the course section at the close of late registration.