Job Description
Position Title:
Instructor of BiologyCompensation:
$3,000 per classDepartment:
Biology - TempStart Date:
08/17/2026About this opportunity:
The Department of Biology invites part-time adjunct faculty appointments to teach undergraduates course(s) as needed. Potential areas of instruction include Life Science Education, Anatomy, Introductory Biology, Physiology, Wildlife Biology Policy, Botany, Biotechnology and Zoology.Please note that applications will remain active one year from the posting date. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the Department of Biology until there is a need to hire an instructor to teach a specific course.
Adjunct faculty are limited to teaching up to 9 credit hours per semester. This position is NOT eligible for benefits.
Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you'll bring:
Position Description:
Successful candidates will teach under graduate courses as needed. Potential areas of instruction include Life Science Education, Anatomy, Introductory Biology, Physiology, Wildlife Biology Policy, Botany, Biotechnology and Zoology.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Part-time, contract faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in the Biology department. Teaching lecture or lab sections potentially in Life Science Education, Anatomy, Introductory Biology, Physiology, Wildlife Biology Policy, Botany or Biotechnology and Zoology.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Biology or related field by date of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or higher in Biology or related field and teaching experience at university or college level.
How to apply:
Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below:
IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.
REQUIRED:
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Contact information for 3 references
Cover Letter-optional but preferred
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