Instructor, full-time temporary faculty - Biology

State of Virginia • Radford, VA

54d • Onsite

About The Position

Radford University's Department of Biology is seeking motivated, full-time temporary Instructor to teach a variety of in-person courses for the Spring 2026 semester only. Instructors in our department will teach a variety of major and/or non-major courses depending on departmental needs. Examples include Environmental Biology (BIOL 103), Biology for Health Science (BIOL 106/BIOL 106L), Integrative Biology I & II (BIOL 111/BIOL 112), Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (BIOL 310/BIOL 311), Microbiology (BIOL 334), Science and Society (BIOL 340), or a related course in the applicant's discipline. Successful applicants will teach both the lecture and lab component for their courses, all of which will be offered in-person. Instructional responsibilities include (but not limited to) preparing and delivering course content, assessing student learning, holding office hours, and contributing to a rigorous learning environment that focuses on student academic success. The Department of Biology supports and encourages our faculty to engage in ongoing professional development through their participation in programs, trainings, or seminars offered by Radford's Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning and by other organizations at Radford University. Faculty are also highly encouraged to participate in departmental, college, and university events.

Requirements

• All faculty must have at least a Master's degree in the field/discipline in which they are teaching with 18 hours of course work related to the course(s) being taught.
• In some cases, subject to the approval by the Provost, a faculty member could be recommended for appointment based on substitution of significant experience for the degree.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Cover Letter
• CV and References
• Transcripts

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• preparing and delivering course content
• assessing student learning
• holding office hours
• contributing to a rigorous learning environment that focuses on student academic success
• teach both the lecture and lab component for their courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees