Part-Time Faculty in Genetics

Part‑Time Faculty in Genetics

Type:
Adjunct/Part‑Time
Salary:
Starting at $8,866 per course

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences:
Biology

Foundations in Genetics (Fall 2026): A sophomore level 3-credit genetics course designed to prepare Boston College Biology majors for future coursework in Biology. This course explores the fundamental concepts in molecular and transmission genetics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and the applications of this foundation to the study of genotype-phenotype relationships. Important topics include regulation of gene expression, Mendelian genetics, the chromosomal theory of inheritance, population genetics, multifactorial inheritance, genetic linkage and epigenetic inheritance.

Students will also be introduced to some of the tools that are commonly used for genetic and genomic analysis. There are two sections of this course, each with an enrollment cap of 100 students. Potential instructors can apply to teach one or both sections.

Section 1:
Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 am – 11:45 am

Section 2:
Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

• Prepare and deliver course lectures at the assigned course time.
• Write and grade examinations.
• Be available for 2-3 office hours per week.
• Write letters of recommendation when appropriate.
• The expected starting rate per course for this position is $8,866.

Instructors teaching lecture courses must have an MS, PhD, or other advanced degree in an appropriate field of study. We will consider post-doctoral fellows seeking university teaching experience.

Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.