Adjunct Instructor — Biology & Environmental Sciences

Adjunct Faculty - Biological & Environmental Sciences; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Biological & Environmental Sciences to teach courses in Commerce, Texas. The role supports on-campus, off-campus, or online delivery, with duties including syllabus design and student assessment.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Biology or Environmental Sciences (or a terminal degree) and demonstrates strong communication skills, with experience in teaching laboratories and online or hybrid formats preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree for graduate courses.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two courses) within the discipline, on-campus, off-campus, or online as needed.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus to meet department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades based on participation, performance, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Biology/Env Sciences or terminal degree

Job description

East Texas A&M University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Biological & Environmental Sciences to teach courses in Commerce, Texas. The role supports on-campus, off-campus, or online delivery, with duties including syllabus design and student assessment.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Biology or Environmental Sciences (or a terminal degree) and demonstrates strong communication skills, with experience in teaching laboratories and online or hybrid formats preferred.