Adjuncts, Biology Department (Microbiology) (2026)

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bacteriology, Biology, Health Science, Mentoring, Microbiology, Multicultural, Nursing, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Providence, RI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Classification Information FLSA Exempt Rate Per Credit Hour 1122 lab-1548 lecturecredit hour

Position Information Position Title Adjuncts Biology Department Microbiology 2026 Department Name Biology Department Academic or Calendar Year Academic School Name Faculty of Arts and Science

Position Overview 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

  • Masters 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 non-traditional 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 Fall 2026 Posting Date 10/27/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions 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 RICAFT 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.

Applicant Documents Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

About the Company

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Rhode Island College