Adjunct Lecture Faculty, School of Sciences and Health Professions

Simmons College Company • Boston, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This application form is to apply to a part-time position teaching lecture courses at Simmons in the School of Sciences and Health Professions. Please use this application form to provide information and your resumé for purposes of employment for a part-time position at Simmons University. Overview of Simmons Located in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and of challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to focus on preparing women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women-centered undergraduate program, with graduate programs open to all. As a University committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. The Biology Department of the School of Sciences and Health Professions at Simmons University is seeking applicants for an adjunct instructor position in the Biology Department to teach Biol 113-02 in person, to begin September 2, 2026 and end December 19, 2026. Course Description: Biol 113 – General Biology introduces basic principles of biology, including cell structure and function, biochemistry and metabolism, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and discussion of the theory of evolution. Includes lecture and laboratory sessions.

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree
• experience teaching Biology courses.

Nice To Haves

• experience teaching General Biology

Responsibilities

• Lecturing and leading in class discussions on both Tuesdays and Thursdays: BIOL 113-02 – T/Th 11:00AM - 12:20PM
• Classes start September 2, 2026 and end December 14, 2026 with final exams December 16-19, 2026.
• Grades are due on January 4, 2027 at 10:00AM.

Benefits

• pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
• Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors.
• Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings
• work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level