Part-Time Secondary Instructors - Biological Sciences

EKU Master of Public Administration Program; Richmond; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks part-time Secondary Instructors for Biological Sciences to support undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Appointments begin Fall 2026 with possible semester-to-semester renewals.

Courses may include Intro Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology, with up to 9 credit hours per semester and regional/online options based on need. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline or 18 graduate hours in the field; degrees must be regionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline.
• Degrees must be from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories.
• Possibly teach Introductory Biology (for majors and non-majors) and Human Anatomy and Physiology.
• Handle a course load of up to 9 credit hours per semester with potential regional campus and online modality offerings.
• Review applications on a rolling basis; provide unofficial transcripts at application time and official transcripts upon offer.

Education

Bachelor's degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline

Job description

• 497643
• Richmond Campus
• College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
• Part-Time Faculty
• Closing at: Jan 27 2027 - 23:55 EST

Title

Part-Time Secondary Instructors - Biological Sciences

Position Type

Part-Time Faculty

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division

2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

Non-Driver

FLSA

Exempt

Schedule Type

Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details

Appointments will begin this Fall 2026 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis.

Posted Salary Grade

Part Time Faculty/Students - 01

Retirement

None

Contact Person

Luke Dodd

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Biological Sciences at EKU is seeking part-time Secondary Instructors to work with program faculty assisting in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Appointments will begin in Fall 2026, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis.

Courses may include, but not limited to, Introductory Biology (for majors and for non-majors) and Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Course load of up to 9 credit hours per semester, with opportunities at regional campuses and in online modality, depending on need.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline. Degrees must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis, given instructional needs and current faculty staffing.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline. Degrees must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions

Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae / Resume
• Copies of Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.