Adjunct Professor - Biology
North Central Texas College
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Biology or 18 graduate hours in Biology required.
- Experience teaching biology required.
- Experience promoting learning in lecture and lab; ability to use diverse teaching methods.
- Familiarity with online delivery methods and course prep for labs.
Responsibilities
- Planning and teaching undergraduate courses in biology.
- Maintaining accurate and complete course records.
- Engage with students to promote success and learning outcomes.
- Work independently or in groups to meet deadlines; adapt to department needs.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Subject to criminal background check. Employees must reside in Texas or Oklahoma. Resume, Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae & Transcripts required in addition to application. Salary – $680/load unit plus $680/lab taught. Possible additional compensation for large class size. Classes scheduled during the day or evenings depending on enrollment. Hours and location dependent upon course schedule and enrollment.
North Central Texas College ("NCTC") is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.
Posting Number: 9002058
Title: Adjunct Professor - Biology
Position Type: Adjunct Faculty
Department: Biology
North Central Texas College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach various biology courses throughout the academic year. Adjunct instructors are responsible for planning and teaching both lecture and laboratory classes in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).
This position carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of North Central Texas College in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment while embracing positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to our students and employees.
It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of course and program objectives and to contribute to the overall educational environment of the college and community and to provide related services such as academic advising, committee participation, professional development, community development as well as other service support that is needed in the fulfillment of the North Central Texas College’s Mission.
Duties include:
- Planning and teaching undergraduate courses in biology.
- Treating students and colleagues with respect.
- Active involvement in issues of institutional effectiveness, including student learning outcomes, program-level outcomes, and marketable skill achievement.
- Focusing teaching and outreach efforts on student success.
- Maintaining accurate and complete course records as required by North Central Texas College. – Participating in planning, implementing, and evaluating assigned courses.
- Working effectively within a group or independently, student-oriented, and able to meet deadlines. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the needs of the department and the institution.
Required Education
Master’s Degree in Biology or Master’s degree and at least 18 graduate hours in Biology.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Exhibition of respect and professionalism in a spirit of collegiality.
- Ability to promote an effective environment for learning in lecture and lab experiences.
- Ability to teach students using a variety of teaching methods.
- Knowledge of online delivery methods.
- Ability to prep course lab materials.
- Experience using Canvas LMS.
- Knowledge of online course development.
Required Experience
Experience teaching biology required.
Community college, dual credit and/or public-school teaching experience preferred. Online teaching experience preferred. Experience teaching anatomy and physiology preferred.
Posting Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date:
Subject to criminal background check. Employees must reside in Texas or Oklahoma. Resume, Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae & Transcripts required in addition to application. Salary – $680/load unit plus $680/lab taught. Possible additional compensation for large class size. Classes scheduled during the day or evenings depending on enrollment. Hours and location dependent upon course schedule and enrollment.
North Central Texas College ("NCTC") is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript
Optional Documents
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