Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission after one year

403(b) retirement plan

Credit union membership

Job summary

Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Human Biology (BIO.1012) in-person from 1/19/27 through 5/7/27. The course will be conducted on Manhattanville's campus with in-person instruction and LMS-integrated activities.

The instructor will prepare lectures, grade student work, and maintain weekly office hours. Requirements include an M.S. in Biology or related field and prior teaching experience. The role supports hybrid and remote options as described.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Biology or related field is required.
• Previous teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes in alignment with learning outcomes.
• Comply with curriculum standards, grade breakdowns, and syllabus requirements.
• Create and share syllabi via the LMS (Brightspace).
• Post assignment grades regularly in Brightspace.
• Provide two hours of office hours per week (in-person or online).
• Use Manhattanville email for communications with students and faculty.
• Submit roster reconciliations and grades by deadlines.
• Adhere to faculty duties per the Faculty Handbook.
• Familiarize yourself with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Brightspace LMS familiarity

Education

M.S. in Biology or related field

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Department: NSMC

Reports to: Darlene Gandolfi

Effective Date: 1/19/27

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 0

Job Description:

Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Human Biology (1/19/27 through 5/7/27). The course must be taught in-person.

Course Description:

BIO.1012 Human Biology

This introductory class will introduce topics and concepts pertaining to how the human body functions, and how to detect warning signs and symptoms of commonly encountered disorders in daily life. An overview of body systems and how they work will be covered. Every student will have an opportunity to learn and take control of their own health. Not for major credit.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.
• Comply with program requirements and curricular standards, such as grade breakdowns and required syllabi and/or course elements
• Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and Dean’s Office. This must be posted on the University’s Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.
• Regularly post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.
• Hold two hours of Office Hours for students. (This can be a mix of in-person and online)
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence with students, faculty and staff; respond to email in a timely fashion.
• Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term and Final Grades by appropriate deadlines. File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.
• Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook: General Faculty Duties and Academic Opportunities.
• Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Subject matter expertise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.

Qualifications:

Education: M.S. in Biology or related field

Experience: Previous teaching experience required.

Salary:

$3,700 - $4,000

Hours Expectation:

Teaching time: 2.5 hours/week

Office hours: 2 hours/week

Work Location:

• In person (Manhattanville Campus)
• Hybrid (Manhattanville Campus and remote)
• Remote (Never comes to Manhattanville Campus)

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Instructors can make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the credit union.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at [e-mail] to ask for assistance.