Adjunct Professor, Biology

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
Fac
0432P

Classification
Adjunct

Position Number

Position Title
Adjunct Professor, Biology

Position Type
Adjunct Faculty

Status of Position
Adjunct Faculty

Union
Adjunct

Position Summary

Prairie State College seeks to fill positions for Spring 2026

Semester begins the week of January 12 and ends May 14.

Please indicate the course(s) that you are interested in teaching within your cover letter. Teaching positions are in-person on the main campus.

BIOL-100 (General Education Biology)
-4 Credits, 12 or 16-week course

Course

Description:

This one-semester introductory course for non-science majors is designed to fulfill the general education requirement for life science with a laboratory. The course covers cell biology, genetics, evolution and diversity, plant and animal structure and functions, animal behavior, and ecology.

Reporting Relationship

Essential Responsibilities

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Science with minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in biology or closely related area.

Experience in teaching in the above listed area at the college level.

Experience in conducting biology lab activities in the above listed area at college.

Excellent communication skills.

Experience using an LMS.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD. in Biology or closely related area.

Online teaching certification.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days

Salary
Adjunct faculty members at PSC are paid by the number of hours they are in the classroom (contact hours). Pay Schedule for new adjunct faculty: $934.98 per credit hour

Benefits

N/A

Posting Date
10/22/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted electronically on the website.

Please note in your cover letter which course(s) you are available to teach.