Biology and the Climate Crisis, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional

Adjunct Faculty Biology and the Climate Crisis Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies UMGC Stateside Location: Stateside Remote University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach remotelyfor the Biology program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s): Biology and the Climate Crisis (BIOL 318): An examination of the causes and effects of climate change and its impact on people, the environment, and the ecosystems we all depend on. The goal is to connect food and water security, health, equity, and urban living conditions to the changing global climate, changes in temperatures, precipitation patterns, sea levels, and ocean chemistry. Discussion covers how ecological systems support a stable climate and how wild flora, fauna, and ecological communities are threatened by rapid anthropogenic climate change. Topics include biologically based solutions that protect human health and well-being, especially for vulnerable populations, and preserve and restore the ecosystem diversity and stability that assure long-term persistence of life on Earth. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning. Professional experience in Biotechnology or a related field. Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred. This position is specifically to teach remotely . Materials needed for submission Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover letter highly preferred If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor. Who We Are and Who We Serve UMGC—one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)—is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First,” and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From i