- The Biology Department is seeking candidates to fill part-time instructor positions with expertise in Microbiology and Bacteriology. We welcome applications from those qualified to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses.
- We seek adjunct faculty committed to teaching and working with our multicultural student population, teaching courses as needed at the undergraduate/graduate level.
Essential Duties
- Teach in-person specialty classes populated by students majoring in the following areas: Biology, Health Sciences, Nursing.
Occasional Duties Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a biological science.
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate instruction and to mentoring students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching introductory biology and advanced courses including microbiology 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
Number of Positions Available
Multiple
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Fall 2026
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.
