Adjunct Faculty - Biology & Environmental Science

University of New Haven; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 33,480 - 50,220; Part time

Job summary

A private university in Connecticut is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Biology & Environmental Science department. The role involves teaching various courses, including General Biology and Microbiology, during the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates must have at least a master's degree in Biology or a related field, with a Ph.D. preferred. Teaching experience and a commitment to student-centered teaching are essential. The position is part-time with no expectation of ongoing employment, and the application process begins immediately.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree in Biology or a related field required.
• Previous teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach various Biology and Environmental Science courses.
• Develop course syllabi and evaluate student performance.
• Engage in student-centered instructional methodologies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student-centered teaching

Familiarity with online teaching

Education

Master's degree in Biology or a related field

Ph.D. in Biology or a related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Biology & Environmental Science

Department: Biology & Environmental Science

Location: West Haven, CT

The University of New Haven is a private, coeducational university that offers a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across liberal arts, sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety, and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long‑standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project‑based learning.

Adjunct instructors are hired locally or regionally to teach specific courses in which they have particular expertise. They normally teach no more than half of the full‑time load. Adjunct instructors receive a letter of appointment for each semester in which they teach; they are paid on a per‑course basis. No expectation of continuing employment is implied.

You will: The Department of Biology and Environmental Science invites applications for adjunct professors to teach a variety of courses during the Fall 2026 semester, with the potential to extend into future semesters. Available courses include:

• General Biology lectures
• Microbiology lectures and labs
• Molecular Biology lectures and labs
• Biochemistry lecture and labs
• Anatomy and Physiology lecture and labs
• Introduction to Environmental Science labs
• Environmental Geoscience
• Introduction to Marine Affairs
• Marine Botany lecture and lab
• Ecological Applications lecture and lab

You need: A minimum of a master’s degree in Biology or a related field is required; Ph.D. preferred. The ideal candidate will have some teaching experience at the college level and a commitment to student‑centered teaching. Preference will be given to those with a record of teaching excellence at the university level. Familiarity with online teaching is a plus, though these courses require an on‑campus component.

Application process: Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Required materials: a brief cover letter explaining teaching experience and philosophy, a CV, and contact information for three references. Finalists may be asked to provide examples of teaching excellence, including syllabi and student evaluations.

The University of New Haven does not provide immigration sponsorship or work authorization assistance for this position. Candidates must possess valid work authorization at the time of application. The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E‑Verify employer, and its use of E‑Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.