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The School of Science invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Biology. The Department of Biology is specifically searching for instructors to teach the laboratory for Human Anatomy and Physiology II (one 165-minute lab period per week during the semester) as well as instructors to teach classes in evolution and social behavior entitled Sex, Evolution & Behavior as well as a general class entitled Topics in Biology, both of which are designed for non-science majors (each course meets for two 75-minute lectures per week). The successful candidate(s) will join a department characterized by a strong sense of community in which students are the central focus and faculty who are both accessible and approachable. Essential Functions: The Adjunct Instructor of Biology will be required to teach Human Anatomy, Physiology II, and/or Sex, Evolution & Behavior. Biology Department at Marist College The Biology Department consists of 9 full-time faculty characterized by a strong sense of community in which students are the central focus and faculty are both accessible and approachable. Our mission is to provide an outstanding and supportive educational environment in which students and faculty flourish as they seek to better understand the biological sciences and their practical applications. About Marist Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River, on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist is consistently recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 385 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (10th Best Regional University/North, 5th Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. The College is top-ranked for long-term study abroad (#4 in the U.S.) by the U.S. State Department's Open Doors report. Marist educates more than 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about