Adjunct Instructor 2026-2027 (SLSS)

IMDiversity; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,633,179 - 2,326,043; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking qualified instructors for potential adjunct teaching positions in the School of Life Sciences and Sustainability at Virginia Commonwealth University. Candidates must hold a Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in relevant fields.

Selected applicants will be contacted as positions open up, with emphasis on teaching Biology, Environmental Studies, Bioinformatics, and related disciplines. A comprehensive application process including a cover letter and references is required.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant field from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Contribute teaching across topics including Biology, Environmental Studies, and Bioinformatics.
• Participate in the adjunct pool for potential teaching opportunities.

Education

Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science/Studies, Sustainability, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a closely related discipline

Job description

Benefits:

All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearrayof benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.Consult the benefits websitefor information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype.

Unit:

College of Humanities and Sciences

Department:

School of Life Sciences and Sustainability

Duties and Responsibilities:

The School of Life Sciences and Sustainability (SLSS) in theCollege of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is recruiting a pool of applicants for the Summer 2026semester and beyond for possible adjunct teaching positions. TheSchool of Life Sciences and Sustainability houses programs inBiology, Environmental Studies, Bioinformatics, SustainableInnovation, Outdoor Leadership, and Integrative Life Sciences. TheSchool of Life Sciences and Sustainability (SLSS) seeks qualifiedinstructors to contribute teaching across these topics.

Applicants admitted to the adjunct pool will be contacted if theircredentials align with our teaching needs in a given semester. Thispool will be accessed only when an opening arises. Your credentialswill remain active for one year from the date of this posting.After that time, if you are still interested in adjunct teaching,you must reapply. Please note that we are unable to hire applicantswho are not already in the pool.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Biology, EnvironmentalScience/Studies, Sustainability, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or aclosely related discipline from an accredited institution of highereducation.

Salary Range:

$1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Application Process:

Submit 1) cover letter, 2) curriculumvitae/resume, and 3) the names, addresses, telephone numbers ande-mail addresses of three references through VCU jobs. Candidatesmust agree to current and prior employers being contacted, if theyare among a small group of finalists. Multiple positions will behired from this advertisement. Review of applications will continueuntil the positions are filled.

Contact Information:

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