Adjuncts, Biology Department; Anatomy and Physiology

Position: Adjuncts, Biology Department (Anatomy and Physiology) (2026)
Classification Information

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

Position Information

Position Title Adjuncts, Biology Department (Anatomy and Physiology) (2026) Department Name Biology Department Academic or Calendar Year academic School Name Faculty of Arts and Science

Position Overview

The Biology Department is seeking candidates to fill part-time instructor positions with expertise in Anatomy and Physiology. 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.

Essential Duties

* Teach in-person specialty classes populated by students majoring in the following areas:
Biology, Health Sciences, Nursing: this includes the new Anatomy & Physiology.

Occasional Duties Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

* M.A. in a biological science

* Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate instruction and to mentoring students

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience teaching introductory biology and advanced courses including human anatomy and physiology.

* Experience with nontraditional students and with an ethnically-diverse student population

Environmental Conditions

Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A00052 Benefits Eligible? No Number of Positions Available Multiple Anticipated Start Date or Semester Fall 2025 Posting Date 05/07/2025 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.