Adjuncts, Biology Department; Microbiology

Position: Adjuncts, Biology Department (Microbiology) (2026)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position
• Union eligibility:
  Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years
• Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld
• There are no fringe benefits with this position
• Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned
• Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.
• Writing sample, teaching evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.

Classification Information

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Rate Information

Rate Per Credit Hour

Rate Per Credit Hour $1122 (lab)-$1496 (lecture)/credit hour

Position Information

Position Title

Department Name

Academic or Calendar Year

School Name

School Name Faculty of Arts and Science

Position Overview

• The Biology Department is seeking candidates to fill part-time instructor positions with expertise in Microbiology and Bacteriology. We welcome applications from those qualified to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses.
• We seek adjunct faculty committed to teaching and working with our multicultural student population, teaching courses as needed at the undergraduate/graduate level.
• Teach in-person specialty classes populated by students majoring in the following areas:
  Biology, Health Sciences, Nursing.

Responsibilities

Teaching in-person specialty classes in microbiology and related biology courses as needed for undergraduate and graduate students.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a biological science.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate instruction and to mentoring students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching introductory biology and advanced courses including microbiology lecture and laboratory.
• Experience with nontraditional students and with an ethnically diverse student population

Environmental Conditions

Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number A00057

Benefits Eligible?

Benefits Eligible? No

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available Multiple

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Anticipated Start Date or Semester Spring 2026

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/27/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position
• Union eligibility:
  Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC / AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years
• Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld
• There are no fringe benefits with this position
• Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned
• Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.
• Writing sample, teaching evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908

www.ric.edu

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