Adjunct Faculty - Biology Department

University of St Thomas•Saint Paul, MN

2d•$6,114 - $6,851•Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas Biology Department is continuously recruiting adjunct faculty to teach courses in biochemistry and comparative anatomy and physiology during Spring 2027. The department seeks a lecture instructor for BIOL 340 – Principles of Biochemistry, a four-credit upper-division course for Biology majors, and instructors for two sections of BIOL 350L – Comparative Anatomy and Physiology lab. Course materials are available, and current faculty experienced in teaching the courses will provide mentorship. The Spring semester runs from February 1 through May 21, 2027. BIOL 340 meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:15 to 9:20 a.m. BIOL 350L meets Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Lectures and labs are in person, although some BIOL 350L instruction will be online. The university seeks candidates who are interested in fostering meaningful experiences between students and faculty, empowering undergraduate students to succeed and solve challenging problems in service of the common good. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to the university’s mission. The University of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in the relevant subject area.
A Ph.D. in a related field is required to teach lecture courses.
A master's degree in a related field, or active pursuit of a Ph.D. in a related field, is required to teach laboratory courses.
Commitment to the ideals of the University of St. Thomas mission.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a college-level lecture course.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction using student-engaged pedagogical approaches.
Provide students with timely feedback regarding their grades and progress in the course.

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