Part-time Faculty, Biological Sciences

Part-time Faculty, Biological Sciences Eastern Kentucky University Title:

Part-time Instructor•

Biological Sciences Position Type:

Part-Time Faculty Search Type:

External•minimum 7 days

Department:

21R000•

Science, Tech, Engineering & Math Division:

2R0000•

Academic Affairs Position Location:

Richmond Campus Driver Classification:

Non-Driver FLSA:

Exempt Schedule Type:

Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details:

Spring 2026

Contact Person:

Luke Dodd Job Summary/Basic Functions The Department of Biological Sciences at EKU is seeking part-time instructors to teach undergraduate lectures and laboratories, starting Spring 2026 semester with options to renew. Courses may include, but not limited to, Introductory Biology (for majors and for non-majors) and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Course load of up to 9 credit hours per semester, with opportunities at regional campuses and online modality, depending on need. Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree in the related field, with at least 18 graduate credit hours from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution; Ph.D. preferred. Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis, given instructional needs and current faculty staffing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree in the related field, with at least 18 graduate credit hours from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution. For lecture instruction, graduate degree in Biology or a closely related field is required; Ph.D. preferred.

Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source:

Institutional Open Until Filled:

No Special Instructions:

Applicant documents include: Cover Letter Vitae / Resume Copies of Unofficial Transcripts Contact Information for 3 Professional References EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/part-time-instructor-biological-sciences-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states-446e037f-802f-473f-a64a-3d5d6ddd6bd6 jeid-90bf9df6da30654aba9474290640845c