Adjunct Faculty - Biology

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Northfield, VT Posted:

Jun 30, 2026

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Open Until Filled Type:

Contract Ref. No.: C00157

Salary Type:

Annually Salary Range:

$2,835.69 - $4,253.54

Position ID:

202021

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Job Description:

The Department of Biology at Norwich University is looking to hire an in-person adjunct instructor to teach Introduction to

Biology I:

Molecules, Cells, and Body Systems and Concepts in Biology (non-majors) laboratory and/or lecture sections during the fall of 2026. Our current needs are to cover 1-2 lecture sections and 2-3 lab sections. The successful applicant will join a General Biology teaching team and use an established curriculum for both the laboratory and the lecture. We are open to hiring multiple part-time people to meet these needs. Full-time, non-tenure track employment, with the potential to continue into the spring semester, would also be considered based on qualifications and experience. Spring course load could include Introduction to

Biology II:

Ecology and Evolution, Cell Biology, and Concepts in Biology (non-majors). Timely assignment grading and the holding of office hours for student consultations are also expected.

Requirements:

MS or higher in biology, neuroscience, or related field; a strong commitment to the education of undergraduates in the arts, sciences, and engineering (prior teaching experience at the college level is preferred). Part-time work is compensated on a per-course (workload-hour) rate, whereas full-time work is salaried.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter that includes teaching philosophy, CV, and Norwich application.

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