Adjunct Professor/Lecturer – Molecular Biology, Fordham University in London

Fordham University London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in London is looking for an adjunct professor to teach Molecular Biology for the Spring 2026 semester. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and teaching experience in higher education. Responsibilities include preparing materials, advising students, and setting assessments. The salary ranges from £4,434.56 to £5,381.75 per section. This position offers a chance to engage with a diverse student body and contribute to academic excellence.

Benefits

Pension contribution if eligible

Qualifications

• Must have relevant teaching experience in higher education.
• Proven ability to engage diverse student body effectively.
• Excellent communication and responsiveness to students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Molecular Biology in weekly three-hour blocks.
• Prepare teaching materials and provide updated syllabus.
• Administer examinations and assessments as required.
• Attend academic staff meetings.
• Provide academic advising and arrange co-curricular trips.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Communication skills

Engagement with students

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Fordham University in London is seeking to appoint an adjunct professor for a level three course in Biological Sciences for the spring semester – starting on 12 January 2026 and concluding on 1 May with a study break on 9-13 March 2026.

Molecular Biology is the study of the molecular basis for the biological activity in cells, including molecule organization, synthesis, function, and interactions. Essential to the study of molecular biology is an understanding of the tools and techniques scientists have developed to learn about these molecular processes.

This course will cover the nature of genes, the structure and properties of DNA, DNA replication/repair, synthesis and processing of RNA and proteins, regulation of gene expression, and the principles and applications of the techniques and tools used to study these phenomena.

Successful candidates must be experienced and effective teachers, able to cater for the diverse student body and engage students in the subject matter so that they are fully prepared for their journey through the bachelor degree. Teaching is in weekly three hour blocks. In Spring 2026, it will be taught on Wednesday afternoons (2-5pm).

Approximately 600 students study each year at Fordham London from Fordham University’s School of Arts & Science and the Gabelli School of Business.

Main Duties

• Teaching Molecular Biology
• Preparation of teaching materials for the course
• Providing updated syllabus and course pack/reader details by the required deadline
• Providing academic advising either face-to-face or by email
• Arranging/accompanying students on co-curricular trips, and inviting guest speakers where appropriate
• Setting and administering examinations and other assessments – setting examination questions, invigilation and marketing when required
• Attendance at academic staff meetings (up to two per semester)

Required

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field
• Relevant teaching experience in higher education and proven teaching effectiveness
• Excellent communication skills and responsive to students and the administration

Desirable

• PhD in a relevant field (or nearing completion)
• Previous experience of teaching within US higher education
• Research experience, publications and interests in the subject area

Salary

Salary range between £4,434.56 to £5,381.75 per section plus pension contribution if eligible.*

Application

Applicants should submit a detailed CV and covering letter to this website.

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION