Adjunct- Biology Department

DHRM; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute invites applications for an adjunct, non-tenure track Biology instructor to teach primarily Core Curriculum introductory biology courses in-person. Classes are small (16–24 cadets) with a teaching load up to two courses with laboratories per semester, and renewal contracts are possible.

Located in Lexington, VA, the position requires a master's degree or 18 graduate hours in biological sciences, and college teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biological sciences or at least 18 graduate hours.
• Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Core Curriculum introductory biology courses in-person.
• Possibly teach an upper-level course in their specialty.
• Small class sizes (16-24 cadets) and teaching load up to two courses with laboratories per semester.

Skills

College teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in biological sciences

18 graduate hours in biological sciences

Job description

Title: Adjunct- Biology Department

State Role Title: Instructor

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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-time position 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.

Contact Information

Name: COL Emily Fadia

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time