Adjunct Instructor 2026-2027 (SLSS)

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

Job summary

The School of Life Sciences and Sustainability at Vcu Rrtc in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking qualified instructors for adjunct teaching positions starting in Summer 2026. Candidates will teach courses spanning topics like Biology, Environmental Studies, and Sustainable Innovation.

A Master’s degree is required (Ph.D. preferred). Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and references via VCU jobs, with applications reviewed until positions are filled.

Salary is set at $1,437 per credit hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Biology, Environmental Studies, Bioinformatics, Sustainable Innovation, Outdoor Leadership, and Integrative Life Sciences.
• Contribute to the adjunct pool for potential teaching positions as openings arise.

Education

Master’s degree in a related discipline

Ph.D. in a related discipline

Job description

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 contributeteaching 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.

Contact Information

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