Adjunct Faculty - Dept of Biology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University, College of Science, invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in Biology for the upcoming academic year. We are seeking dynamic instructors to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in areas such as General Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology Genetics and related fields.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses (lecture and/or laboratory), developing course materials that

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching.
• PhD degree in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses (lecture and/or laboratory) at the undergraduate level.
• Develops course materials that support student learning and align with departmental goals.
• Provides timely feedback, hold office hours, and support student success.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to maintain high-quality teaching standards.

Education

Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field

PhD degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

Department: Central Reserves

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visasponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education andexperience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Position

The Department of Biology at George Mason University, College of Science, invites applications for adjunct faculty positions for the upcoming academic year. We are seeking dynamic and dedicated instructors to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in areas such as:

• General Biology (majors and non-majors)
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology Genetics and related fields

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses (lecture and/or laboratory) at the undergraduate level;
• Develops course materials that support student learning and align with departmental goals;
• Provides timely feedback, hold office hours, and support student success; and
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to maintain high-quality teaching standards.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field required;
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in Biological Sciences or related field;
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in itscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability orveteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Mason Ad Statement

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 researchuniversity committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperousworld. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largestand most diverse public research university in Virginia, offeringdegree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment forstudents, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. Webelieve in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancingour mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; andwe believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity oforigin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

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