Adjunct Biology Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hallam (PA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Biology Professor to teach Introductory Molecular Biology for undergraduates in Fall 2026.

The role involves delivering lecture and lab sessions, preparing syllabi, and assessing student progress while maintaining safety and high instructional standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with full-time faculty, providing feedback, and ensuring alignment of lab content with lecture courses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Biology or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching or assisting in college‑level biology labs preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques, safety, and biological principles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise students in biology lectures and/or labs according to course objectives and department standards.
• Deliver introductory molecular biology instruction including syllabi, lecture materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Emphasize proper laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and the scientific method.
• Assess student lab performance through lab assignments, practical exams, and participation.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure consistency and alignment of lab content with lecture courses.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, departmental, and safety policies.
• Indicate available teaching times for fall 2026 (lectures and labs).

Skills

Lab safety knowledge

Communication & organization skills

Education

Biology master's or higher

Job description

Position Summary

Job Description: The Adjunct Biology Professor will teach Introductory MolecularBiology lecture and lab for undergraduate students this comingfall of 2026. The We are seeking an enthusiastic educator who ispassionate about student learning and creating an engaging,supportive classroom and laboratory environment. The instructorwill provide high-quality instruction that fosters scientificinquiry, critical thinking, and the development of practicallaboratory skills. Other responsibilities include:

• Instruct and supervise students in biology lecture and/or labsessions according to established course objectives anddepartmental standards.
• Deliver introductory molecular biology course instruction,including syllabi, lecture materials, assignments, and assessments.The department maintains a collaborative teaching environment andprovides shared course materials and mentoring to supportinstructional success.
• Emphasize proper laboratory techniques, safety protocols, andthe scientific method.
• Assess student lab performance through lab assignments,practical exams, and participation.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and studentprogress.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure consistency andalignment of lab content with lecture courses.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain compliance with all institutional, departmental, andsafety policies.
• Available teaching assignments for fall 2026 are listed below.Multiple sections of the course are available and applicants may beconsidered to teach one or more. Applicants are encouraged toindicate which lecture and/or laboratory times they are availableto teach.
• 1. Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12:00-12:50pm
  2. Labs (2 sections): Wednesday, 8:00-10:45am and Friday2:00-4:45pm

Outcome:

Provide effective and engaging lecture and/or laboratoryinstruction that supports student learning of fundamentalbiological concepts and helps students develop essential scientificreasoning skills.

Essential Functions

• Instruct and supervise students in biology lecture and/or labsessions according to established course objectives anddepartmental standards.
• Deliver introductory molecular biology course instruction,including syllabi, lecture materials, assignments, and assessments.The department maintains a collaborative teaching environment andprovides shared course materials and mentoring to supportinstructional success.
• Emphasize proper laboratory techniques, safety protocols, andthe scientific method.
• Assess student lab performance through lab assignments,practical exams, and participation.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and studentprogress.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure consistency andalignment of lab content with lecture courses.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain compliance with all institutional, departmental, andsafety policies.
• Available teaching assignments for fall 2026 are listed below.Multiple sections of the course are available and applicants may beconsidered to teach one or more. Applicants are encouraged toindicate which lecture and/or laboratory times they are availableto teach.
• 1. Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12:00-12:50pm
  2. Labs (2 sections): Wednesday, 8:00-10:45am and Friday2:00-4:45pm

Experience and Education Required

• Master's degree or higher in Biology or a closelyrelated field.
• Experience teaching or assisting in college-level biology labspreferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques, safety, andbiological principles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques, safety, andbiological principles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learningenvironment.