Adjuncts, Biology Department; Microbiology

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

FLSA Exempt Rate Per Credit Hour $1122 (lab)-$1548 (lecture)/credit hour

Position Information

Position Title Adjuncts, Biology Department (Microbiology) (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 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.

Essential Duties

* Teach in-person specialty classes populated by students majoring in the following areas:
Biology, Health Sciences, Nursing.

Occasional Duties 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 Detail Information

Posting Number A00057 Benefits Eligible? No Number of Positions Available Multiple Anticipated Start Date or Semester Fall 2026 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.