Part-Time Faculty: Biology - Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

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About The Position

The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks highly qualified applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching for part-time faculty positions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience teaching Introductory Biology with applications to health sciences and nursing, sophomore-level Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab, or graduate courses in the area of molecular and cell biology. Possible openings include undergraduate sections of BIO 101, 102, 101L, 102L, and 104L as well as Human Anatomy and Physiology labs (BIO 211L, BIO 212L). Possible graduate courses include Molecular Cell Biology Journal Club (BIO 550) or MCB electives. Undergraduate openings are in day and evening sections; graduate courses may be offered in person or online.

Requirements

• A minimum of an MS degree in Biology or a related field is required; PhD preferred.
• Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
• Evidence of recent effective teaching.
• Experience in the use of instructional technologies, especially Blackboard.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Valid authorization to work in the United States.
• Cover letter indicating which course(s) you are interested in teaching and your day/time availability.
• Curriculum vitae or resume that includes details of teaching experience.
• Statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching effectiveness.
• Names and contact information for three references.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching Introductory Biology with applications to health sciences and nursing.
• Experience teaching sophomore-level Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab.
• Experience teaching graduate courses in the area of molecular and cell biology.

Responsibilities

• Implementing a common course syllabus, or developing and/or updating a course syllabus, as applicable.
• Posting the syllabus to Blackboard.
• Preparing lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all scheduled classes at the times published in the course schedule.
• Being responsive to student needs, including holding at least one office hour per week per course.
• Notifying your department chair or program director in advance and arranging for coverage, in the unusual event that you cannot be present at a scheduled class.
• Checking Quinnipiac email frequently to stay current with all communications.
• Completing mandatory training within the time frame identified as defined by Human Resources. Examples include: Harassment & Discrimination, Data Security & Privacy and Managing Bias.

What This Job Offers

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