Adjuncts, Biology Department; Microbiology

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.

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.

• 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 Number A00057

Number of Positions Available Multiple

Anticipated Start Date or Semester Fall 2026

Closing Date Open Until Filled No

• 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908

www.ric.edu