Adjunct Faculty - Biology Department
About The Position
The University of St. Thomas Biology Department is recruiting adjunct faculty to teach courses during Spring 2027. Opportunities include teaching BIOL 340 – Principles of Biochemistry, a four-credit upper-division lecture course for Biology majors, or one of two sections of BIOL 350L – Comparative Anatomy and Physiology lab. Course materials are available, and current faculty experienced in teaching these courses will provide mentorship. This is a continuous recruitment posting. 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. The BIOL 350L lab sections meet Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Lectures and labs are in person, although a portion of BIOL 350L instruction will be online. The salary range for College of Arts and Sciences adjunct positions is $6,114–$6,851 per four-credit undergraduate course. Pay is determined by academic credentials and years of teaching experience. Candidates should be interested in facilitating meaningful experiences between students and faculty that empower undergraduate students to succeed and solve challenging problems in service of the common good. Successful candidates must be committed to the ideals of the University’s mission. The University embraces belonging, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Applicants must apply online and submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume, a statement describing prior teaching experience and courses or topics of interest, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in the relevant subject area.
- For lecture courses: a Ph.D. in a related field.
- For laboratory courses: a master’s degree in a related field or active pursuit of a Ph.D. in a related field.
- Commitment to the ideals of the University of St. Thomas’s mission.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching a college-level class is preferred for lecture courses.
- Experience leading a college-level lecture course.
Responsibilities
- Deliver instruction using student-engaged pedagogical approaches.
- Provide students with timely feedback about their grades and progress in the course.
- Teach BIOL 340 – Principles of Biochemistry or one of the BIOL 350L – Comparative Anatomy and Physiology lab sections.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
