Adjunct - Biological Sciences (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)

Wright State University; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions in Biological Sciences for the 2026-2027 academic year. Individuals with academic and performance qualifications for the ranks of adjunct instructor through adjunct professor are encouraged to apply.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Teaching will comprise 100% of the essential functions; background checks may be conducted as part of the employment process. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Professional experience or academic qualifications covering subject matter taught within the Biological Sciences.
• Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when equivalent experience is established.
• If teaching outside field of their advanced degree, adjuncts must have completed at least 18 graduate level credit hours of instruction in the field where they teach.
• At least 1 year professional or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching. 100%

Skills

Professional experience

Academic qualifications

Education

Advanced degree in Biological Sciences

Terminal degree equivalence

18 graduate credit hours in field

Job description

Adjunct - Biological Sciences (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Faculty Rank or Job Title Adjunct - Biological Sciences (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)

Job Category:

Job Category: Faculty/Instructional

Department

Department Biological Sciences

EEO number:

EEO number: 27A001

Position FTE

PT

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate

Salary Band:

Salary Band: NA

Job Summary/Basic Function:

WSU’s Biological Sciences in College of Science and Mathematics is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Individuals with academic and performance qualifications for the ranks of adjunct instructor through adjunct professor are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional experience or academic qualifications covering subject matter taught within the Biological Sciences.
• Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when equivalent experience is established. In terminal degree programs, adjunct faculty must possess the same level of degree.
• If teaching outside field of their advanced degree, adjuncts must have completed at least 18 graduate level credit hours of instruction in the field where they teach.
• At least 1 year professional or teaching experience.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

Teaching. 100%

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions

Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Posting Date

Posting Date 02/16/2026

First Consideration Date:

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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