Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Biology Labs

Concordia University, St. Paul • St. Paul, MN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Concordia University, St. Paul seeks a contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct) to teach biology lab sections in person during the January 11–May 5, 2027 term. Courses include BIO 120 General Biology I, BIO 315 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, and BIO 316 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. Each section carries 1–2 credits, and compensation is $1,250 per credit. The courses are pre-written.

Faculty work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to deliver high-quality instruction, encourage active intellectual and creative engagement with students, and support the university’s Christian mission. The role is part of Biology in the College of Business, Science, and Technology.

The instructor will teach assigned courses, support student engagement and learning, provide timely assessment feedback and responses to student inquiries, collaborate with academic support teams, and follow university and academic unit policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A master's degree in biology or a related field; alternatively, a master's degree in an unrelated field may be acceptable if the required tested-experience condition is met.
• For applicants with an unrelated advanced degree, tested experience requires 10,000 hours in the course content area or successful completion of 18 graduate credits toward a terminal degree program.
• No certificates are required.

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree in biology or a related field is preferred.
• For face-to-face courses, previous on-campus teaching experience is preferred.
• For online courses, online teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate quality student learning by teaching assigned courses.
• Increase student course engagement through a positive and regular presence and ongoing availability to provide support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments in the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of assessment due dates.
• Respond to student inquiries, typically within 24 hours during business days and within 48 hours on weekends, subject to the stated qualifications.
• Collaborate with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to help students access resources they need to succeed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Follow university and academic unit policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level