Biology, Adjunct Faculty

University of Saint Joseph • West Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Saint Joseph is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for its Biology Department for the Fall 2026 semester. The department is looking to fill several positions to teach General Biology Laboratory sections. These laboratory courses are conducted in person, meeting once a week for two hours, and cover topics such as microscopy, graphing with Excel, enzymes, polymerase chain reaction, and gel electrophoresis. The university is committed to providing an inclusive environment that fosters ethical values and societal responsibility, and seeks faculty who align with this mission. The campus is located between Boston and New York City, offering a rich environment for academic and personal growth. The Biology Department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees and provides service courses for various other science majors, with faculty actively involved in research mentoring.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in the scientific discipline of Biology or related field when teaching undergraduate courses. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population.
• Commitment to the University of Saint Joseph mission.
• Availability from either 1 – 3 p.m. or 3 – 5 p.m. on either Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-6 credits designated as contact time with the students.
• Prepare pre-lab lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus.
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner and provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; Adjunct must be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, either in-person or virtually, to provide support to students.
• Attend program/department meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses; present qualified and clear instruction related to the course subject.
• Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching.
• Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.
• Submit mid-semester and final grades to the Registrar's Office within required time-frames, leave all course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course.
• Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success.

Benefits

• Adjunct rates per 2-credit lab course: Non-Terminal Degree/0-6 Credits Teaching Experience = $2000, Terminal Degree/0-6 Credits Teaching Experience = $2133, Non-Terminal Degree/7+Credits Teaching Experience = $2267, Terminal Degree/7+ Credits Teaching Experience = $2467

What This Job Offers

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