Adjunct Instructor 2026-2027 (SLSS)

VCU College of Humanities and Sciences; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,633,179 - 2,326,043; Part time

Job summary

The VCU College of Humanities and Sciences is seeking qualified instructors for adjunct teaching positions in the School of Life Sciences and Sustainability for Summer 2026 and beyond. Candidates will be part of a recruitment pool for potential openings across diverse programs, including Biology and Environmental Studies.

Applicants must have at least a Master's degree in a related field, with Ph.D. preferred. The salary is $1,437 per credit hour. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and references through VCU jobs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Ability to contribute teaching across multiple disciplines.
• Commitment to submit application materials as described.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching across programs in Biology, Environmental Studies, etc.
• Maintain credentials in the adjunct pool for at least one year.
• Respond to teaching opportunities as they arise.

Education

Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Biology, Environmental Science/Studies, Sustainability, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or closely related discipline

Job description

Overview

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

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 the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants for the Summer 2026 semester and beyond for possible adjunct teaching positions. The School of Life Sciences and Sustainability houses programs in Biology, Environmental Studies, Bioinformatics, Sustainable Innovation, Outdoor Leadership, and Integrative Life Sciences. The School of Life Sciences and Sustainability (SLSS) seeks qualified instructors to contribute teaching across these topics.

Applicants admitted to the adjunct pool will be contacted if their credentials align with our teaching needs in a given semester. This pool will be accessed only when an opening arises. Your credentials will 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 applicants who are not already in the pool.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Biology, Environmental Science/Studies, Sustainability, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education.

Salary Range: $1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Application Process: Submit 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae/resume, and 3) the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references through VCU jobs. Candidates must agree to current and prior employers being contacted, if they are among a small group of finalists. Multiple positions will be hired from this advertisement. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

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