Adjunct Opportunities - Biology

Bergen Community College; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 1,322,000 - 1,515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate: $960 per credit

Tuition waiver for courses

ABP and 403b

Job summary

Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ is inviting applications for adjunct positions in the Biology and Horticulture departments for Spring 2027.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s Degree in Biology or related field and have at least one year of college-level teaching experience; high school teaching or industry experience may substitute. The college offers per-credit pay, tuition waivers, ABP and 403b plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biology or related field is required.
• At least one year of college level teaching experience is required; two years of high school teaching or three years of professional/industrial experience may substitute.

Skills

Teaching

Biology knowledge

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions in the Biology and Horticulture department for Spring 2027.

Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct faculty positions in the Department of Biology and Horticulture.

Biology:

The mission of the department is to establish a high-quality biological science education for all our students. The mission includes a commitment to excellence in teaching so that our students:

• Acquire fundamental biological knowledge for the purpose of transferring to a four-year college or university or for pursuing a career in the biological sciences or in the allied health field.
• Acquire essential biological knowledge that will allow them to understand biological concepts in contemporary society.
• Develop the ability to critically analyze biological data, evidence, and general biological information using scientific thought and reasoning.
• Develop effective scientific communication skills.

Courses and Requirements:

Required: A Master’s Degree in Biology or related field and at least one year of college level teaching experience. The experience requirement may be met by two years of high school teaching in biology or three years of professional, industrial, or military experience in a related biological field.

Rates and Benefits:

• Adjuncts with a Master's receive $960 per credit.
• Tuition Waiver for BCC courses for themselves or their dependents
• ABP and 403b

Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.