Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences

Benedictine University; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 1,653,120 - 1,928,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Supplemental Retirement Savings

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Benedictine University is seeking an Adjunct Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the Lisle campus to teach Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 courses. Responsibilities include in-person delivery of environmental science, biology labs, and ecology courses, with writing-designated sections.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in biological sciences (Ph.D. preferred) and be able to contribute effectively in team-taught settings at the Lisle, Illinois campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences; Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience in one or more areas of the life sciences.
• Ability to teach at the Lisle, Illinois campus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses at Lisle campus for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Teach non-majors environmental science, introductory biology laboratories, and ecology laboratory with writing designation.
• Contribute to upper-level and masters-level elective courses in biology.
• Collaborate in team-taught course delivery.

Skills

Experience in life sciences

Team teaching collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Adjunct Lecturer – Biological Sciences

Department: Biological Sciences

Location: Lisle, IL

Rate: $1400 per contact hour (with terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without terminal degree). Compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Brief Overview of Duties

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks engaging and enthusiastic instructors to assist in delivering courses in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms at our Lisle campus. The department offers classes in Biological Sciences and Sport and Exercise Science. Immediate needs for Fall include non‑majors environmental science, introductory biology laboratories, upper‑division (4000‑level) ecology laboratory with a writing designation, and capstone writing classes in science and medicine. Additional upper‑level (3000 or 4000 level) and masters‑level (5000 level) elective courses in human physiology and other biological disciplines are also consistent needs. Named courses are in‑person classes with already‑scheduled meeting times. Candidates will have at least a Master’s degree (doctoral degree for masters‑level coursework) in biological sciences or a closely related field and will be able to work well in team‑taught courses.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in life sciences; Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience in one or more areas of the life sciences.
• Must be able to teach at the Lisle, Illinois campus.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Use of computer screen, phone, and customer service.
• May require bending or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must follow campus‑specific guidelines for pandemic protocols.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with State Law where applicable.
• Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support – counseling and resources.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) – confidential support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University‑administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy of equal‑employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.