Adjunct Instructor of Biology

Wilkes Community College; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 50,971; Part time

Job summary

Wilkes Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach biology courses and labs, covering General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Environmental Biology. The position may be full or part time.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in biology or a related field (or a master’s with 18 graduate hours in biology); a bachelor’s degree is required for labs. Preference for prior community college teaching. Salary is hourly: $36.93 with master’s and $35.18 with bachelor’s.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology or related field OR Master's in another field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biology.
• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field for labs.

Responsibilities

• Teach biology courses and labs in General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Environmental Biology.
• Contribute to student learning and laboratory sessions as needed.

Skills

Biology

Education

Master's in Biology

Master's in another field with 18 graduate hours in Biology

Bachelor's in Biology

Job description

Position Information

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor of Biology

Job Description

WCC is seeking adjunct instructor to teach biology classes and labs in the areas of General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Environmental Biology.

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Required Qualifications

Qualifications to Teach Biology Courses

• A completed master’s degree in biology or a related field; or
• A completed master’s degree in another field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biology.

Qualifications to Teach Biology Labs

• A completed bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Community college teaching experience is preferred

Physical Demands

Salary

Salary $36.93 per hour for Masters's Degree; $35.18 per hour for Bachelor's Degree

Posting information

Posting Number 10555P

Open Date 07/31/2026

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date 08/17/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In Progress
• * Have you completed a Master's Degree in Biology or a related field OR completed a Master's Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Biology?
  • Yes
  • In Process
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Wilkes Community College Website
  • North Carolina Community College Website
  • College Employee
  • Local Newspaper
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Other