Adjunct - Molecular Biosciences

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Molecular Biosciences is hiring five adjuncts for the Spring 2027 semester. The estimated appointment dates are December 20, 2026, through May 6, 2027. The salary is $2,000 (2.40 standard hours). All courses are face to face. Adjuncts are expected to attend weekly meetings with lab coordinators and hold office hours for students. Each lab section is one credit hour. Applicants should include schedule availability and preferred course assignments in their cover letter, and upload a current CV with a current home address and the names and contact information of three professional references. Possible course assignments are BSC2010L—Bio I Cellular Processes Lab; BSC2085L and BSC2086L—Anatomy & Physiology Lab; MCB3020L—Principles of Microbiology Lab; PCB3023L—Cell Biology Lab; and PCB3063L—General Genetics Lab. The minimum qualification is a master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate specialization, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, and otherwise being qualified to perform the assigned duties. Applicants must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Instructor. Preferred qualifications are a master’s or Ph.D. in Biology or a related field and at least one year of previous college-level teaching experience and/or successful completion of similar coursework. The posting describes degree-equivalency provisions under Florida Senate Bill 1310, including permitted substitutions of direct experience for postsecondary education requirements, subject to employment eligibility requirements. The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer. The position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations in the application process.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization, or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience.
Must otherwise be qualified to perform assigned duties and meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Instructor.
Applicants must provide a current CV including a current home address and names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicants should include schedule availability and preferred course assignments in their cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. in Biology or a related field.
At least one year of previous college-level teaching experience and/or successful completion of similar coursework.