Adjuncts, Biology Department (Microbiology) (2026)

Posting Details

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.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents