Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Biology

Overview

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Biology

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: Colorado Mesa University seeks an Adjunct Lecturer of Biology to begin Spring 2026. Teaching responsibilities include introductory Biology for non-majors (3 credit lecture + 1 credit lab each semester) and Microbiology for majors (3 credit lecture + 1 credit lab in fall only). Candidates with prior teaching experience in these areas are encouraged to apply. Courses are taught in person in Montrose, Colorado.

• Master's degree in Biological Sciences or a closely related field

• Successful college-level teaching experience in general biology and/or microbiology (lecture and lab).
• Commitment to student success in diverse learning environments.
• Ability to coordinate lecture–lab alignment and maintain a safe, inclusive lab environment

Salary: $750.00 - 850.00 per credit hour. Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Biological Sciences, CMU Montrose Campus

Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty (part-time)

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed starting on October 1, 2025, and every week after.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Margot Becktell, mbecktel

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

Montrose is surrounded by natural beauty for work and play. Located in the Uncompahgre Valley of scenic Western Colorado, and home to the magnificent Black Canyon National Park, Montrose is a friendly community of about 20,000 residents. Still small enough to be "West" but with all the amenities and people as nice as the climate, Montrose is a great place to raise a family or start a new and exciting chapter of your life.

Partnered with year-round recreation including camping, Gold Medal fishing waters, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, hiking, mountain-biking, golf, rock climbing, and easy access to two world-class ski resorts (Telluride and Crested Butte), Montrose has something for everyone. Within 300 miles or less there are 23 National Parks or Monuments, 11 National Forests and thousands of miles of public lands, all located in the picturesque Four Corners region.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to…