Part-Time Online Faculty – Natural Sciences

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our instructional pool of part-time natural sciences faculty. Applicants should clearly indicate their qualifications to teach one or more of the following classes : Science in Today’s World, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, General Chemistry, Physics, and / or Astronomy.

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. 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, including the completion of weekly tasks on a university-supplied checklist.
• 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 : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rate of Pay :

Application Information

If you have problems with online submission, please call 518-608-8238 .

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

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Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.