Adjunct Faculty Biology

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,739,000 - 1,934,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Gym access

Retirement plan

Discount childcare

Job summary

Johnson County Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty Biology for the Spring 2027 semester. The position covers Microbiology lecture and lab with potential for additional teaching options in future terms.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Microbiology or related field with 18 graduate credits in Biology, plus strong communication and computer literacy to develop materials and enter grades electronically.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Microbiology or related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in Biology.
• Computer literacy including ability to communicate and develop teaching materials and enter grades electronically.
• Demonstrate familiarity with appropriate cell and molecular biology lab equipment.
• Demonstrate fluency in written and oral communications.
• Successfully completed undergraduate or graduate level coursework in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry and microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Teach Microbiology lecture and lab for Spring 2027; other teaching options possible in future semesters.
• Develop teaching materials and enter grades electronically.
• Collaborate with department on course offerings and assessment.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Curriculum development

Biology knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Microbiology

18 graduate credit hours in Biology

Tools

Biology lab software

Grade entry software

Job description

Jobs at JCCC - Details - Adjunct Faculty Biology

• Jobs at JCCC - Details - Adjunct Faculty Biology

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: AJCR $1,262-$1,404 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: JCCC is searching for an Adjunct Faculty Biology for the Spring 2027 semester. Position is for instruction of Microbiology Lecture and Lab. Other teaching options possible in future semesters.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Microbiology or related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in Biology.
• Computer literacy including ability to communicate and develop teaching materials and enter grades electronically.
• Demonstrate familiarity with use of appropriate computer software.
• Demonstrate fluency in written and oral communications.
• Successfully completed undergraduate or graduate level coursework in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry and microbiology.
• Demonstrate familiarity with appropriate cell and molecular biology lab equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of college-level teaching experience in Microbiology or related discipline.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Adjunct Faculty

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ( [e-mail] ), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559,Email to: [e-mail] .

Disclosure:

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the [e-mail] . In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [e-mail] .

Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time

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