Adjunct Faculty, 26​/FA, BIOL 201-02

Saint Mary s College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY SAINT MARY S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA:
School of Science (SOS)
Location Open Date

Jul 10, 2026

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary s is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary s currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century.

The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Introduction to Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry is part of an introductory set of courses designed for biology majors and others requiring a rigorous treatment of the subject. It is designed to prepare students for in-depth, upper-division work in areas related to cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics. Required for all biology majors and prerequisites for most upper-division Biology courses.

This course will be taught in person on the Moraga campus during the 2026 Fall term (
August 31, 2026, through December 20, 2026
) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:40 - 11:45 am.

In addition to teaching, the instructor is expected to hold regular office hours (a minimum of one hour per week) in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom.

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field; and undergraduate teaching experience in cell and molecular biology; and research experience in cell and molecular biology. Preference will be given to those who have previously taught the course or BIOL 001.

Candidates must reside in California.

The salary range for this position is $9,929 - $13,744 (4 units) and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here .

Saint Mary s is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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