Adjunct- Biology Department

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 8,800 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute invites applications for a part-time adjunct position in the Biology Department. The role focuses on teaching Core Curriculum introductory biology courses in-person, with potential for an upper-level course in the candidate's specialty.

Class sizes range from 16 to 24 cadets, with a load of up to two lab-equipped courses per semester and possible summer classes. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree or at least 18 graduate hours in biological sciences;

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 18 graduate hours in biological sciences.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Core Curriculum introductory biology courses in-person.
• Longer-term adjuncts may teach an upper-level biology course in their specialty.
• Class sizes are 16–24 cadets; teaching load up to two courses with labs per semester; summer classes possible.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree or 18 grad hours in biology

Job description

The Biology Department at the Virginia Military Institute invites applications for a non-tenure track, adjunct position. Military experience is not required. This is a part-timeposition with an expectation of teaching primarily Core Curriculum introductory biology courses in-person. Our longer-term adjunct instructors may teach an upper-level course in their specialty. Class sizes are usually 16-24 cadets. Teaching load is up to two courses with laboratories per semester, with the possibility of additional classes in the summer. The current salary rate for one laboratory course is $9,832. The successful candidate will serve under a renewable contract. Full-time faculty at VMI wear uniforms and adhere to military customs, but adjunct instructors are not required to do so.

Located in the southern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, VMI is a small, highly rated state-supported four-year undergraduate military college with a strong emphasis on teaching and undergraduate research. For more information about VMI, visit www.vmi.edu . Details about the Biology Department can be found on our website , Facebook , Instagram , and in the Biology Newsletter .

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum requirements are a master’s degree or at least 18 graduate hours in the biological sciences or related field. Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.