Part Time - Biology - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University; Penn (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Berks is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach introductory biology labs for the Fall 2025 semester. The role involves preparing laboratory activities, guiding students through experiments, and assessing performance in a campus setting.

Requirements include a master’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Submit applications online with a CV or resume; be prepared to provide two professional references if requested. Classes may be scheduled days or evenings.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Applications must be submitted electronically and include: application, curriculum vitae or resume.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of two (2) professional references, if requested.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory biology labs for the Fall 2025 Semester.
• Classes may be offered days and/or evenings.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Penn State Berks is looking for part-time adjunct faculty to teach introductory biology labs for the Fall 2025 Semester.

Requirements And Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Applications must be submitted electronically and include: application, curriculum vitae or resume.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of two (2) professional references, if requested.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all vacancies are filled.

Classes may be offered days and/or evenings.

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