Adjunct Faculty, 24/SP, BIOL 313 & 313L
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Jul 09, 2025
Deadline:
Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Qualifications:
Molecular Biology lecture and corresponding lab (BIOL 313/313L) are an introduction to the structure and function of the genetic apparatus. This course is a study of what genes are and how they operate, and includes recent discoveries in the areas of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Laboratory includes both discussion and practice of techniques used in genetic engineering.
This course and lab will be taught in person on the Moraga campus during the 2025 Fall term as follows:
Lecture (3 units) - Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:40 - 11:30 am
Lab (3.5 units) - Mondays from 1:30 - 5:30 pm
In addition to teaching, the instructor is expected to hold regular office hours (a minimum of one hour per week for the lecture and the lab) in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom.
The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in a relevant area of Biology, Molecular Biology strongly preferred, and a successful record of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to those who have previously taught the course and lab (BIOL 313/313L), or BIOL 137/137L.
Candidates must reside in California.
The salary range for this position is $16,135 - $22,334 (6.5 units) and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/169801

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