Adjunct Biology Instructor

Job Description

We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Austin Campus and involves teaching in a traditional classroom and laboratory format.

• Instructional planning and delivery
• Teaching and facilitating student learning
• Curriculum planning and development
• Assessment of student performance
• Classroom management
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees

Part‑time faculty members are paid by number of credits taught each semester; the amount per credit ranges from $775.00 to $2,396.43 depending on education and experience.

• Master’s degree with a major in biology
• or a Master’s degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in biology

• Prior teaching experience and familiarity with different learning styles
• Experience incorporating the latest technology into teaching methods, including online and distance learning strategies such as D2L
• Willingness to teach in‑person and multimodal courses
• Fluency in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations

• Completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check
• No sponsorship for work visas; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Part‑time; varies based on student needs.

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• Low‑cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250–$1,500)
• Pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans
• Pre‑tax medical, dental, and dependent care accounts
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Professional development and tuition waiver program for employees and dependents