Adjunct Instructors - Natural Sciences

Adjunct Instructor Vacancy Pool - Natural Sciences SALARY See Position Description LOCATION Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA JOB TYPE Adjunct JOB NUMBER 2026-00064 DIVISION Science and Health Science OPENING DATE 10/20/2026 FLSA Exempt PRIORITY SCREENING IS SET TO BEGIN ON: As class openings occur, your application will be reviewed to see if your qualifications and availability align with the requirements for available courses each semester. SALARY See Position Description LOCATION Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA JOB TYPE Adjunct JOB NUMBER 2026-00064 DIVISION Science and Health Science OPENING DATE 10/20/2026 FLSA Exempt PRIORITY SCREENING IS SET TO BEGIN ON: As class openings occur, your application will be reviewed to see if your qualifications and availability align with the requirements for available courses each semester. Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

For more information, visit: Hawkeye Community college Job Summary Natural Sciences (Science & Health Sciences) Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Astronomy Nutrition Biology Physical Science Chemistry Physics **By applying, you express your interest in adjunct teaching positions at Hawkeye Community College and will be included in our applicant pool . As class openings occur, your application will be reviewed to see if your qualifications and availability align with the requirements for available courses each semester. Your application will remain active for up to one year.** Have you ever thought about teaching in your area of expertise? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing opportunities?

If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you. Hawkeye is interested in finding knowledgeable, positive professional role models to lead our students. Part-time teaching assignments may be at various sites and in various formats and be held on days, evenings and weekends. Individuals will plan and guide the learning processes for students toward the achievement of curricular goals and objectives as identified and documented in course outline materials.

Essential Duties Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Reviews and/or plans weekly instructional plans and materials to ensure information meets current accreditation standards. Uses various instructional modalities. Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, grading, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required. Provides one office hour per week for student accessibility, consultation and reviews and responds to email in a timely manner.

Collaborates with faculty and staff to meet departmental goals on a regular basis.. Supervises, recruits and advises students. Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community. Teaches a clinical or lab course if applicable to the program/class.

Participates in professional development opportunities when presented. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of education and/or experience required depends on the specific class, program or program accreditation requirements. For additional information, please reference: Iowa Department of Education - Faculty Qualifications **Official transcripts will be required to be submitted upon hire. Minimum Educational Requirements A master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited graduate school in each field of instruction that classes are being taught. Minimum Additional Requirements Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts and ideas.

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas. Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.

Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff and the general public in a professional and personable manner. Additional Position Information / Application Process Anticipated Scheduled/Hours: Hours may be morning, afternoon, evenings and/or weekends and include a variety of instructional formats, such as face-to-face, online (synchronous and asynchronous) or hybrid modalities, as assigned based on departmental needs and course scheduling and your availability. Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom and/or lab setting using technology.

Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers. Employment Status: Adjunct positions are part-time.

Typical Adjunct wages are approximately $864 per credit hour . **By applying, you express your interest in adjunct teaching positions at Hawkeye Community College and will be included in our applicant pool . As class openings occur, your application will be reviewed to see if your qualifications and availability align with the requirements for available courses each semester. Your application will remain active for up to one year.** Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services Access to the Health and Education Services Center (HESC) Qualified Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Hoopla access available through the Hawkeye Library and the Waterloo Public Library Hawkeye reserves the right to modify benefit information as appropriate Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/equal-opportunity/ . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices.

Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email [email protected] , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S.

Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: [email protected] . If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services. Employer Hawkeye Community College Address PO Box 8015 1501 East Orange Road Waterloo, Iowa, 50704-8015 Phone 319-296-2320 319-296-4004 Website https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ Employer Hawkeye Community College Phone 319-296-2320 Website https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ Address PO Box 8015 1501 East Orange Road Waterloo, Iowa, 50704-8015 Adjunct Instructor Vacancy Pool - Natural Sciences Supplemental Questionnaire * QUESTION 1 Select the following Natural Sciences area you are intested in and qualified to teach.

Anatomy & Phiosology Astronomy Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Nutrition Physical Science Physics * QUESTION 2 What is your highest level of completed education? High School / GED Equivalent Post Secondary Associates Bachelors Masters PHD or Above * Required Question