Adjunct Instructor for Biology

SUNY Ulster; Town of Marbletown (NY); On-site; USD 3,100 - 4,700; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Ulster invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Biology to begin in August 2026 for the Fall semester. This part-time teaching appointment requires delivering courses in accordance with descriptions, schedules, and policy, evaluating student progress, and performing instructional duties as assigned.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree in Biology or related field, demonstrate effective teaching, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period.
• Contact the division chair or administrator in advance to arrange for unavoidable absences.
• Provide students at course start with written information including grading and evaluation methods.
• Accurately keep class records on attendance, withdrawal and grading.
• Submit reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets when due.
• Comply with institutional policies and procedures.
• Monitor bulletins, memorandums and emails from administration.
• Check faculty mailbox and SUNY Ulster email regularly.
• Maintain a gradebook in Brightspace.

Education

Master's degree in Biology

Job description

Part-time Starting Fall Semester 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Priority Screening: August 7, 2026 at 4PM EST

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Biology to begin in August 2026.

Under the supervision of the Department Chair, the adjunct instructor will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters, and perform other instructional related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period.
• Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to make arrangements for unavoidable absences.
• Provide each student at the beginning of the course with written information about the course, to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated.
• Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal and grading.
• Submit when due, all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets, and certify as to their accuracy.
• Comply with all institutional policies and procedures.
• Give careful attention to all bulletins, memorandums and emails from administrative offices.
• Check faculty mailbox and SUNY Ulster email frequently.
• Maintain a gradebook in Brightspace

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in Biology or closely related field.

Salary: $1049.00 per credit.

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by August 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Copy of transcripts indicating possession of appropriate coursework and degrees (official copies will be required at the time of hire)

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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