Adjunct Instructor - Genetics

Uhcno; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Holy Cross invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Genetics. The role involves teaching Genetics in-person starting January 12, 2026, on a per-course, semester-by-semester basis. Review of applications is ongoing.

The position emphasizes planning and delivering instruction, testing, and reporting, with responsibilities including student conferences, attendance records, and adherence to the academic calendar.

Qualifications

• This position requires a master’s degree or higher in Genetics or in a closely related field with at least 18 documented graduate-level credit hours in Genetics coursework.
• At least one year of experience as an instructor (full-time or adjunct) is preferred, as is experience with learning management systems.
• The instructor must possess exemplary interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with a wide range of students, and skills in establishing and managing course content and academic deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction, testing, and reporting in the assigned Genetics course in accordance with course description, syllabus, learning outcomes, and University policies.
• Be available for student conferences to review individual student progress.
• Maintain student attendance records and adhere to academic calendar deadlines.
• Educate students and exemplify the mission of the University to educate the minds and hearts of its students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Course content management

Academic deadline management

Learning management systems

Education

Master's degree in Genetics

18 graduate credit hours in Genetics

Genetics or closely related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

The University of Holy Cross invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructorof Genetics. The position starts January 12, 2026, for in-person classes. Review ofapplications is ongoing.

Position Description

Adjunct Instructor of Genetics is a part-time faculty position. The instructor iscontracted per course on a semester-by-semester basis.

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering instruction, testing, and reporting in the assigned Geneticscourse in accordance with course description, syllabus, learning outcomes, and Universitypolicies. The instructor must also be available for student conferences to reviewindividual student progress. Additional responsibilities include maintaining studentattendance records and adhering to academic calendar deadlines. The Adjunct Instructormust demonstrate the ability to effectively educate students and to exemplify themission of the University to educate the minds and hearts of its students.

Qualifications

This position requires a master’s degree or higher in Genetics or in a closely relatedfield with at least 18 documented graduate-level credit hours in Genetics coursework.At least one year of experience as an instructor (full-time or adjunct) is preferred,as is experience with learning management systems. The instructor must possess exemplaryinterpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with a wide range of students, andskills in establishing and managing course content and academic deadlines.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Holy Cross assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status,or veterans’ status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programsand activities.