Adjunct Faculty - Department of Biology
About The Position
The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology labs. We seek instructors who are committed to hands-on learning, laboratory safety, and high-quality undergraduate instruction. JMU's Introductory Biology labs are core requirements for students majoring in Biology, and the Anatomy and Physiology labs serve multiple majors and programs. Our program uses a standardized curriculum and syllabus to ensure consistency and fairness across all sections. Course materials and laboratory experimental procedures will be provided to help guide instructors. Each lab section meets for 2 (Physiology) or 3 hours (Introductory Biology, Anatomy), including a pre-lab lecture to prepare students for the day's experiment. Compensation varies depending on the number of hours the lab meets per week.
Requirements
- A Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, or a related field.
- Ability to teach undergraduate Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology.
- Commitment to following the common laboratory curriculum and schedule.
- Strong professional communication skills and commitment to laboratory safety.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned laboratory sections under the supervision of the Academic Unit Head and Lab Coordinators.
- Maintain alignment with the shared curriculum and weekly lab schedule.
- Create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that supports both conceptual understanding and experimental technique.
- Meet weekly for lab prep meetings.
- Provide timely, constructive, rubric-based feedback.
- Submit final grades on time and issue student success alerts when appropriate.
- Collaborating with the Laboratory Coordinator and Department Chair to strengthen safety culture.
- Communicate regularly with Laboratory Coordinator.
- Maintain current subject-matter expertise and best practices in laboratory instruction.
- Uphold professional conduct, ethics, and all University policies.
- Coordinate instructional needs with the Laboratory Coordinator (lab setup and breakdown are handled by staff).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
