Adjuncts, Biology Department (Introductory)(Spring 2026)

Adjuncts, Biology Department (Introductory)(Spring 2026) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship. Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position

UNION ELIGIBILITY

: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years. Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld. There are no fringe benefits with this position. Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned. Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available . Writing sample, teaching evaluations and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair. Posting Details Classification Information FLSA Exempt Rate Per Credit Hour $1219 (lab)- $1548 (lecture)/credit hour Position Information Position Title Adjuncts, Biology Department (Introductory)(Spring 2026) Department Name Biology Department Academic or Calendar Year Academic School Name Faculty of Arts and Science Position Overview The Biology Department is inviting applications for part-time instructor positions. We encourage candidates who are qualified to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses to apply. We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty who are dedicated to teaching and engaging with our diverse student body, offering courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as needed. Essential Duties Teach in-person introductory biology courses as required Occasional Duties Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required Qualifications Master's degree in Biology or a related field Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate instruction and to mentoring student researchers Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching introductory biology lecture and laboratory. Experience with nontraditional students and with an ethnically-diverse student population. Environmental Conditions Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting. Posting Detail Information Posting Number A00061 Benefits Eligible? No Number of Positions Available Multiple Anticipated Start Date or Semester Fall 2026 Posting Date 04/14/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions/Information for Applicants Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship. Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position

UNION ELIGIBILITY

: Adjuncts become eligible to join the

RIC / AFT

Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years. Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld. There are no fringe benefits with this position. Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned. Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available . Writing sample, teaching evaluations and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • Do you have a Masters degree in a biological science? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents