Concordia University-St. Paul
Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): General Biology II
Concordia University-St. Paul, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Position Overview
Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university’s mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.
Course Description BIO 130 General Biology II- This course evaluates the current hypotheses explaining the origin, development, and maintenance of the Earth's biodiversity. The major lineages of life are surveyed and compared at the organismal level by considering evolutionary relationships between structure and function. The course is comprised of lectures, readings, discussions, written assignments, online assignments, and a laboratory component.
Class Dates/Times 1/12/2026- 5/6/2026
Lecture: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM
Lab: Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Pre-Written Course Yes
Modality face-to-face
# of Credits
Lecture: 3 credits
Lab: 1 credit
Total Compensation
Lecture: $3,750
Lab: $1,250
Program/College Biology, College of Business, Science, and Technology
Course Instruction Responsibilities
Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments’ due dates.
Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow the university and academic unit’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education Required: Options: (1) Master's degree in biology or related field, (2) Master's degree in an unrelated field can be acceptable if the colleague meets Required (Tested) Experience requirement. (Note: Most often, colleagues will have a Ph.D. rather than a master's degree).
Education Preferred: Terminal degree in biology or related field
Experience Required: (1) For colleagues possessing a doctorate or master's degree in a biology related discipline, tested experience is not required. (2) For colleagues possessing an unrelated advanced degree (e.g., master's in education), tested experience is required. Tested experience requires 10,000 hours in the content area of the course or successful completion of 18 graduate credits toward a terminal degree program.
Experience Preferred: For face-to-face courses, previous on-campus teaching experience preferred. For online courses, online teaching experience preferred.
Additional Certifications/Licensures: No certificates required
Supplemental Information It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
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Course Description BIO 130 General Biology II- This course evaluates the current hypotheses explaining the origin, development, and maintenance of the Earth's biodiversity. The major lineages of life are surveyed and compared at the organismal level by considering evolutionary relationships between structure and function. The course is comprised of lectures, readings, discussions, written assignments, online assignments, and a laboratory component.
Class Dates/Times 1/12/2026- 5/6/2026
Lecture: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM
Lab: Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Pre-Written Course Yes
Modality face-to-face
# of Credits
Lecture: 3 credits
Lab: 1 credit
Total Compensation
Lecture: $3,750
Lab: $1,250
Program/College Biology, College of Business, Science, and Technology
Course Instruction Responsibilities
Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments’ due dates.
Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow the university and academic unit’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education Required: Options: (1) Master's degree in biology or related field, (2) Master's degree in an unrelated field can be acceptable if the colleague meets Required (Tested) Experience requirement. (Note: Most often, colleagues will have a Ph.D. rather than a master's degree).
Education Preferred: Terminal degree in biology or related field
Experience Required: (1) For colleagues possessing a doctorate or master's degree in a biology related discipline, tested experience is not required. (2) For colleagues possessing an unrelated advanced degree (e.g., master's in education), tested experience is required. Tested experience requires 10,000 hours in the content area of the course or successful completion of 18 graduate credits toward a terminal degree program.
Experience Preferred: For face-to-face courses, previous on-campus teaching experience preferred. For online courses, online teaching experience preferred.
Additional Certifications/Licensures: No certificates required
Supplemental Information It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
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