Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Baton Rouge Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Generous vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Benefits Plan

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach Biology courses on a part-time basis. Instructors will be responsible for fostering an inclusive learning environment while adhering to institutional policies.

This role requires at least a Master's degree in Biology or related fields and 18 graduate hours in biological sciences. A comprehensive benefits package is available, making this a great opportunity to join the BRCC team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Acceptable disciplines include agricultural sciences, biology, genetics, and many more.
• At least 18 hours of relevant graduate coursework in biology or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Biology courses and support the College's mission.
• Foster a collegial and inclusive learning environment.
• Adhere to institutional policies and report to the Department Chair.

Education

Master's degree in Biology or closely related discipline

Master's or higher in medical or health-related field (e.g., M.D., D.V.M.)

At least 18 graduate semester hours in biological or life sciences

Job description

The Department of Sciences is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach Biology courses. Adjunct instructors are appointed on a term‑by‑term basis, as needed, by the Department of Sciences, the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and Baton Rouge Community College.

Department

Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department

STEM, Transportation & Energy

Type of Appointment

Part time - Regular

Duties and Responsibilities

Part‑time faculty members are responsible for teaching assigned courses and fostering a collegial and inclusive learning environment. They are expected to support the College’s mission and vision, adhere to the Faculty Handbook, and comply with all institutional policies and procedures. Part‑time faculty report directly to the Department Chair within their respective departments and divisions.

Possible Work Locations

• Mid-City Campus
• Acadian
• Ardendale
• Central
• Frazier
• Jackson
• Port Allen

Required Education

• Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related discipline; or a master’s or higher degree in a medical or health‑related field (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., D.D.S.); or a master’s degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in a biological or life science discipline.
• Acceptable disciplines and coursework include, but are not limited to: agricultural sciences (e.g., agronomy), anatomy, biochemistry, biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, biosciences, biotechnology, botany, cancer biology, cell biology, conservation (wildlife, plant, and animal), exercise science, exercise physiology, evolutionary biology, embryology, entomology, environmental science and biology, ecology, genetics, immunology, limnology, mammalogy, marine sciences, marine biology, medical sciences, microbiology (soil, medical, veterinary), molecular biology, mycology, neurobiology, neuroscience, nutritional sciences, ornithology, pathology, pathophysiology, parasitology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, physical therapy, physiology, plant and animal sciences, public health (epidemiology, infectious disease, toxicology), veterinary sciences, virology, and zoology.

Note: A maximum of six (6) graduate semester hours in biology or science education may be applied toward the required 18 graduate semester hours.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Biology or a closely related discipline; a master’s or higher degree in a medical or health‑related field (such as M.D., D.V.M., or D.D.S.); or a master’s degree in any field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in a biological or life science discipline.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Why Join BRCC

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.