Part-Time Biology Lab Instructor (Adjunct)

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology labs. Candidates should be committed to hands-on learning, laboratory safety, and high-quality undergraduate instruction with a standardized curriculum and lab procedures.

Compensation varies by hours per week; beginning review date 10/19/2026. Recruitment is for a part-time, non-tenure-track Adjunct Faculty in the Biology Department.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach undergraduate Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology.
• Commitment to following the common laboratory curriculum and schedule.
• Strong professional communication skills and commitment to laboratory safety.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned laboratory sections under supervision and align with the weekly lab schedule.
• Create an engaging, student-centered learning environment and ensure safety in labs.
• Meet weekly for lab prep meetings and provide rubric-based feedback and timely final grades.

Skills

Teaching ability

Education

Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Biology/Physiology/Anatomy or related field

Job description

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology labs. Candidates should be committed to hands-on learning, laboratory safety, and high-quality undergraduate instruction with a standardized curriculum and lab procedures.

Compensation varies by hours per week; beginning review date 10/19/2026. Recruitment is for a part-time, non-tenure-track Adjunct Faculty in the Biology Department.