Adjunct Lecturer in Biology

Regis College; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an Adjunct Professor for the Fall 2025 semester specializing in Biology. The role involves teaching General Microbiology, which covers key characteristics and relationships of microbes relevant to human health. Candidates should have an MS in Biology, a commitment to inclusivity, and prior teaching experience. This in-person role includes responsibilities like grading and developing an engaging classroom environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of undergraduate level teaching experience in lectures and labs.
• Ability to create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Familiarity with academic assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach BI108 at the Weston campus including all associated responsibilities.
• Engage with grading, office hours, and student assessment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Familiarity with inclusive education

Knowledge of microbiology

Education

MS in Biology or similar field

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Description

Summary

The Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Regis College is seeking an Adjunct Professor for the Fall 2025 semester who specializes in Biology. BI108, General Microbiology, is a foundational course for nursing, and allied health science students. In this course, the general characteristics of microbes and their relationship to humans are explored, with emphasis on those that are pathogenic to humans and those that are of public health significance. This course also covers antimicrobial methods, and concepts of immunity, diagnosis, and treatment and prevention of infection. The laboratory experience familiarizes the student with microbiological methodology and aseptic technique. Classes begin September 2, 2025; this course section is taught as in-person course for both lecture and lab at the Weston campus. The person hired is expected to teach both the lecture and the lab. The lecture is held on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:00 pm. The lab is held on Tuesdays from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Essential Functions

• Teach BI108 at the Weston campus and engage with all responsibilities associated with teaching the section: grading, office hours, student engagement, and academic assessment.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum requirement: An earned MS in Biology, or a similar field. PhDs welcome.
• Demonstrated evidence of at least three years prior teaching experience (lectures and labs) at the undergraduate level.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom learning environment in keeping with the University's commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
• Demonstrated familiarity with academic assessment.
• Familiarity with the learning management system Moodle is preferred but not required.
• Ability to uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Typical classroom environment and general laboratory facility
• Travel to campus required
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.