Biology Adjunct

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 3,124,000 - 4,226,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark, NJ is seeking part-time Biology Adjuncts to teach courses such as Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Ecology, and Evolution.

The department seeks candidates with prior teaching experience; adjunct positions are offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, with compensation per contact hour and an emphasis on fulfilling instructional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned course(s).
• Maintaining student attendance records.
• Holding regularly scheduled office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Collegiate teaching experience

Job description

Title

Biology Adjunct

Department

Biological Sciences

Reports To

Chair

Position Summary

The Department has part‑time adjunct positions available particularly for courses such as Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Ecology and Evolution.

Essential Functions

• teaching assigned course(s)
• maintaining student attendance records
• holding regularly scheduled office hours

Pre‐Requisite Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level is a plus.

Compensation

$2668 per contact hour (USD)

Range: Period Activity Grade NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

Time Type

Part time

Employment

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Residence Requirement

Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator.

Accommodation & Contact

If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call (973) 596‑3140. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Compliance

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is an E‑Verify employer and uses E‑Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.

About NJIT

When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence. Recognized as New Jersey’s premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward‑thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City. At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research.