About the position
Adjunct faculty in the Department of Natural Sciences serve as classroom instructors for foundational or specialized courses in the natural sciences or exercise science. We are seeking adjunct professors that can teach across the curriculum. While we will accept applications at any point from qualified individuals, we are currently seeking adjunct faculty to teach the following courses for the 2023-2024 academic year:
BIOL 131: Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory Instructor- Fall 2023
Description: The Department of Natural Sciences is searching for part-time faculty to teach one laboratory section of the Human Anatomy & Physiology I course during the fall 2023 semester. This is a course primarily for biology and nursing majors which covers basic chemical principles related to biology, cell structure and function, homeostasis, the basic tissue types, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and central nervous systems. The ideal candidate will have a M.S. or Ph.D. in biology (or a related specialized field) and must be willing to work with our course management system (Moodle). All laboratory instruction is planned to occur in a face-to-face setting during the fall 2023 semester. No content development is required as the weekly lab experiment schedule is established. Course objectives are clearly defined and will be supplied. The lab meets once per week for 2 hours and the semester runs from Monday, August 28 thru Friday, December 8.
CHEM 115: Basic Physiological Chemistry Laboratory Instructor- Fall 2023
Description: The Department of Natural Sciences is searching for part-time faculty to teach one laboratory section of the Basic Physiological Chemistry course during the fall 2023 semester. This is a General-Organic-Biochemistry combined course primarily for nursing majors which covers inorganic, organic, and biochemical principles with emphasis on application to living systems. The ideal candidate will have a M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry (or a related specialized field) and must be willing to work with our course management system (Moodle). All laboratory instruction is planned to occur in a face-to-face setting during the fall 2023 semester. No content development is necessary as the lecture instructor will assist in selection of the weekly lab experiments. Course objectives are clearly defined and will be supplied. The lab meets once per week for 2 hours and the semester runs from Monday, August 28 thru Friday, December 8.
PHYS 213: GENERAL PHYSICS I INSTRUCTOR
Description: The Department of Natural Sciences is searching for a part-time adjunct professor to teach our algebra-based General Physics I course in the fall of 2023. The course meets for 3 50-minute lectures and one 2-hours long lab per week. This course is part of the major coursework for Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, and Exercise Science majors. The ideal candidate will have a M.S. or Ph.D. in physics (or a related specialized field) and must be willing to work with our course management system (Moodle). All instruction is planned to occur in a face-to-face setting. Course objectives are clearly defined and will be supplied. The first class meeting will be Monday, August 28 and the final class meeting will be Friday, December 8, with a 2-hour final exam scheduled the week of December 11th.
PHYS 214: GENERAL PHYSICS II INSTRUCTOR
Description: The Department of Natural Sciences is searching for part-time adjunct professors to teach our algebra-based General Physics II course in the spring of 2024. The course meets for 3 50-minute lectures and one 2-hours long lab per week. This course is part of the major coursework for Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, and Exercise Science majors. The ideal candidate will have a M.S. or Ph.D. in physics (or a related specialized field) and must be willing to work with our course management system (Moodle). All instruction is planned to occur in a face-to-face setting. Course objectives are clearly defined and will be supplied. The first class meeting will be Monday, January 8 and the final class meeting will be Friday, April 26 with a final exam scheduled the week of April 29th.
General Qualifications:
- Master's degree required
- Strong commitment to general teaching excellence and academic rigor
- Subject-specific teaching experience desired
- Commitment to the Christian faith and the University's mission, foundational principles, and educational goals
- Commitment to faith and learning in the academic discipline.
About the Department
The Department of Natural Sciences offers undergraduate programs in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental studies, exercise science and zoo and wildlife biology. The department also serves the entire undergraduate population through its courses in the general education curriculum. These courses provide an important part of the foundation for the integration of faith and learning that is so important at Malone University.
How to Apply
In an effort to find and employ the best qualified faculty, the department maintains an open and rolling application process designed to identify a group of the most highly qualified individuals who may be called upon to teach as the need arises.
APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE
- Adjunct Faculty Employment Application
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of Christian Belief and Practice in response to the following prompt:
Malone University takes seriously the integration of the orthodox Christian faith and all academic disciplines and requires that faculty (full-time and adjunct) profess faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we ask that you provide a statement (250-500 words) in which you:
- Discuss your faith in relationship to the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Community Agreement.
- Describe your engagement with a local congregation or faith community.
- Names and contact information of three references (two professional, one pastor or spiritual mentor).
Transcripts will be requested if adjunct faculty employment is granted
Send application materials to:
Kate Huisinga, Chair
Natural Sciences Department
Malone University
2600 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, Ohio 44709-3897
Email: khuisinga@malone.edu
