Job Description

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

Posting Number

A00057

Benefits Eligible?

No

Number of Positions Available

Multiple

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Spring 2026

Posting Date

10/27/2025

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.