College of Health Profession and Natural Sciences:
Adjunct Openings: Bioinformatics and Proteomics
There are openings for adjunct faculty to teach Bioinformatics and Proteomics courses.
Wilmington University is committed to academic excellence in our classrooms; relevant programs in our curriculum; and caring, personal attention to our students. One of our great strengths is the enthusiastic, personal involvement of our trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and alumni in creating a sense of community. We believe that the opportunity for higher education should be available to all who seek it, and we will continue to meet the ongoing challenges that higher education presents in the years ahead. Not all programs/courses are offered at every Wilmington University location - please refer to the University's website for additional information.
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences has offered innovative, career-oriented educational programs to meet the diverse needs of local, national, and international communities. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing, health sciences, and natural sciences; a doctoral degree in nursing practice; as well as several undergraduate and graduate certificates. Courses are offered online, hybrid, online live, and face to face. Our scholar-practitioner faculty foster a community of excellence, respecting the diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of students. We serve both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals, allowing students to balance work, personal, and educational commitments.
Requirements:
Adjunct teaching applicants are expected to have strong communications skills, and teaching experience in bioinformatics, proteomics, or dataa nd computational sciences. Applicants are required to have a minimum of a Master’s degree in related/quantitively discipline (such as biology bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, or statistics) from an accredited institution and:
Understand the mission and values of Wilmington University.
Submit Writing Sample which is your Teaching Philosophy, following these guidelines: Provide a description of your teaching philosophy. Your description should be no more than 1.5 pages in length and should include the following information: (1) A brief statement (5-7 sentences) explaining how you plan to provide excellence in teaching, relevancy of curriculum, and individual attention to students, which is the cornerstone of Wilmington University’s mission statement. (2) Based on your statement above, please briefly answer the following questions: (a) Explain your beliefs, theories and/or methods regarding teaching and how they shape your concept of successful teaching? (b) How do you know when you are teaching effectively? (c) How do you develop and maintain positive relationships with students? (d) How do you create a supportive learning environment? and (3) Include a summary of your thoughts on education and the role that you feel you could play in developing students to be successful in their discipline, career, and life. (This statement can be pasted in the area provided in the application or attached via the attachments area of the application.)
Effective computer skills and be able to use MS Office software.
If hired, must complete Wilmington University’s Learning Management System training (Basic, Advanced, and the 3-week Hybrid Online Certification course)
Must be able to abide by tight deadlines required of 7-week Block and 13-week format curricula.
Must have knowledge of various instructional strategies designed to meet the course instructional objectives and add to student learning.
Must be able to develop a personalized course outline designed to follow a generic syllabus provided by the University.
Must be able to provide relevant work experience to the instructional content of the course.
Qualified applicants may be asked to present a writing sample
Qualified Applicants may be asked to present a 10-minute teaching sample for the Program’s Director and Chair as part of the interview process.
Complete the application, attach your resume, include a cover letter indicating any other relevant information not included in your application or resume, and a copy of your transcripts for the highest degree earned (this is a requirement to be considered as an applicant for these openings).
Limited Benefits: 403(b) (Employee Contribution Only), Tuition Benefits (After Eligibility Period)