Adjunct Instructor – Biology (General Call)

Edgewood College; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Edgewood University’s Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach introductory biology and environmental science courses (Bio155, Bio151, Bio250).

Instructors will design and deliver lectures and labs, assess student learning, and coordinate with other sections. Courses are managed through Canvas; a commitment to inclusive teaching and Diversity in the classroom is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or ABD in biology or a closely related field required; a PhD is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching at the college level is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and grade formative and summative assessments in lecture and lab when applicable.
• Coordinate with other instructors to ensure alignment between course sections.
• Maintain an updated course site in Canvas throughout the semester.

Education

Master’s degree or ABD in biology or a closely related field

PhD preferred

Job description

The Department of Biological Sciences at Edgewood University invites aapplications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in introductory biology and environmental science.

Course Descriptions:

Human Cell Biology and Genetics (Bio155) –

This is a one-semester exploration of the biological chemistry of the human cell organized around the unifying theme of the relationship of chemistry of biomolecules to the functional biology of a cell. Topics include the nature of science, biochemistry of water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids, cellular structures, energy transformations in the cell, mitosis, meiosis, relationship between genotype and phenotype, transmission genetics and cancer. The material is covered in a combination of lecture and laboratory.

General Ecology and Evolution (Bio151) –

This is a general education course as well a course for science majors. It covers the nature of science, Mendelian genetics, patterns of inheritance, concepts in ecology and processes of evolution. Lectures and labs apply fundamental concepts to current issues in biology.

Introduction to Environmental Science (Bio250) –

This course explores the connections between humans and our environment by exploring basic ecological principals and applying them to many of the major environmental issues currently faced by humanity.

Responsibilities:

Instructors would be responsible for planning, implementing, and grading formative and summative assessments in lecture and lab (when applicable). They will also be expected to work with other instructors to ensure alignment between different sections of a course. All courses are managed through an online LMS (Canvas) and instructors are expected to maintain an updated course site throughout the semester.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• Master’s degree or ABD in biology or a closely related field required; a PhD is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching at the college level is highly preferred.

Other Qualifications:

Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.

First consideration will be given to applicants who apply by June 1, 2026.