Biology Lab Adjunct - Part-Time Teaching

University of Saint Joseph; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,320 - 27,531; Part time

Job summary

The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part‑time adjunct faculty within the Biology Department for Fall 2026, teaching General Biology Laboratory sections. Classes meet in person once per week for two hours, covering microscopy, Excel graphing, enzymes, PCR, and gel electrophoresis. Available time slots are 1–3 p.m.

or 3–5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays. The Biology Department offers B.S.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in the scientific discipline of Biology or related field when teaching undergraduate courses.
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population.
• Commitment to the University of Saint Joseph mission.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2‑6 credits designated as contact time with the students.
• Prepare pre‑lab lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus.
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner. Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; adjunct must be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, either in‑person or virtually, to provide support to students.
• Attend program/department meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college‑level courses; present qualified and clear instruction related to the course subject.
• Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching.
• Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.
• Submit mid‑semester and final grades to the Registrar's Office within required time‑frames, leave all course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course.
• Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success.

Education

Master's degree or higher in Biology or related field

Job description

The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part‑time adjunct faculty within the Biology Department for Fall 2026, teaching General Biology Laboratory sections. Classes meet in person once per week for two hours, covering microscopy, Excel graphing, enzymes, PCR, and gel electrophoresis. Available time slots are 1–3 p.m.

or 3–5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays. The Biology Department offers B.S.