Adjunct for the Department of Biology
About The Position
Springfield College invites applications for an adjunct with expertise in Microbiology to support the Biology/Chemistry Department in the School of Arts and Sciences. The interdisciplinary department includes the Biology and Environmental Studies majors, teaches foundational science courses, and offers a broad selection of upper-level science courses to programs across campus, including health science-related programs. The successful candidate will teach two upper-level undergraduate lecture-based courses, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, during the Spring Semester. The courses are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:25–10:40 and 10:50–12:05, respectively. The instructor will prepare and deliver course content, develop and evaluate student assessments, hold student support hours, and foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Adjunct faculty compensation for a 3-credit course is $2,820 for those with fewer than three years of college teaching experience and $3,513 for those with three or more years. Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in a Biology- or Microbiology-related field. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest detailing their qualifications to teach these courses, a resume/CV, and names and contact information for three professional references.
Requirements
- At least a master’s degree in a Biology- or Microbiology-related field.
Responsibilities
- Teach the upper-level undergraduate lecture-based courses Medical Microbiology and Immunology.
- Prepare and deliver course content.
- Develop and evaluate student assessments.
- Hold student support hours.
- Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
