Adjunct Instructor - Biology

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University is seeking adjunct faculty for the Biology Program in Fort Valley, Georgia. The role involves teaching Biology courses for both non-Majors and Majors in multiple formats such as in-person, hybrid, and online.

The ideal candidate should have a Master's Degree in Biology or a related discipline and possess strong communication skills. Prior teaching experience in relevant Biology courses is preferred. This position is an opportunity to engage with a diverse student body at Georgia's second-largest public university.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biology or a related field.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• 2-3 years of teaching experience at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level Biology and related courses.
• Ensure to follow university policies and teaching assignments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Biology or related discipline

Job description

Fort Valley State University (FVSU)

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land‑grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365‑acre campus is Georgia's second‑largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

Job Summary

This announcement is to assist in building a pool of candidates for upcoming adjunct (part‑time) opportunities within the Biology Program in the Department of Natural and Computational Sciences. Currently, we are recruiting for adjunct faculty to teach courses in Biology (for non‑Majors and Majors), Anatomy and Physiology, and any additional courses as needed by the Program. Courses will be offered in in‑person, hybrid, and/or online modalities.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate level Biology and related courses in a face‑to‑face, online, or hybrid format.
• Teach courses as assigned by the Department Chair and maintain University policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Biology or related discipline.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills and teamwork.
• 2-3 years of experience at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in teaching Biology for non‑Majors, Biology I and/or II (for Majors), Human Anatomy and Physiology I and/or II, and their associated labs.