Biology Adjunct Faculty Lecture & Lab; Evening Courses – General Biology; Majors and Non Majors

Biology Adjunct Faculty Lecture & Lab (EVENING COURSES – General Biology (Majors and Non Majors), Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology - Summer 2026

Position Information: Campus:
Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield;
Department:
Biology;
Appointment Type:
Full-time/Part-time Adjunct, Exempt or Non‑Exempt. This is a temporary or grant appointment. The primary responsibility is to lecture and conduct laboratory instruction for the identified courses during evening terms, including the summer 2026 semester.

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the catalog description, approved syllabus, and class schedule, incorporating interactive approaches, technologies, and methods where possible.
• Integrate an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures, and national perspectives into all courses.
• Use the library, writing instruction, and computing/other academic technologies in courses when available.
• Meet all scheduled class meetings and report absences promptly to the Division Dean/Assistant Dean.
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records for enrolled students and submit required reports to the Dean, Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submit grades by the published deadline.
• Participate in assessment of learning outcomes and incorporate results into course planning.
• Plan in advance for the availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment necessary for successful instruction.
• Submit progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record‑keeping purposes; discuss any student issues requiring special attention with counselors or appropriate personnel.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.

• Master’s degree in the discipline required unless otherwise specified.
• Some teaching experience at the community college level required.
• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Certification or license as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
• Willingness to use alternative educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
• Commitment to incorporating library, computers, writing, and culturally diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency‑based education.
• Commitment to providing out‑of‑class interaction with students.
• Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.
• Commitment to continuous assessment of the teaching–learning process and outcomes.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated mastery of the subject matter of the discipline.

• Physical Demands:
  May occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; some travel required.
• Salary:
  Not specified.
• Terms of Employment:
  Part‑time. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an equal‑employment opportunity / affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability or other legally protected status in its employment and educational programs.