Posting Details
Classification Information
FLSA Exempt Rate Per Credit Hour $1122 (lab)-$1548 (lecture)/credit 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
- 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 Fall 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.
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents