Part-Time Secondary Instructors - Biological Sciences

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking part-time Secondary Instructors to assist in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories in Biological Sciences. Appointments begin Fall 2026 with potential semester-to-semester renewals.

Courses may include Introductory Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology, with a load of up to 9 credit hours per semester. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline or have a Bachelor's with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Qualifications

• Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline. Degrees must be from regionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories.
• Support program faculty in delivering instructional content.
• Possibly teach at regional campuses or online modalities depending on need.

Education

Bachelor's degree in teaching discipline or 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Part-Time Secondary Instructors - Biological Sciences
Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Part-Time Secondary Instructors -Biological Sciences

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering& Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details: Appointments willbegin this Fall 2026 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis.

Posted Salary Grade: Part Time Faculty/Students -01

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Luke Dodd

Job Summary/Basic Functions The Department of Biological Sciences at EKU is seeking part-timeSecondary Instructors to work with program faculty assisting inteaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Appointments willbegin in Fall 2026, with options to renew on a semester-to-semesterbasis. Courses may include, but not limited to, Introductory Biology (formajors and for non-majors) and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Course load of up to 9 credit hours per semester, withopportunities at regional campuses and in online modality,depending on need. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in the teaching (orrelated) discipline, or hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 18graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline. Degreesmust be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central,etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution. Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis, giveninstructional needs and current faculty staffing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offerand as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor'sdegree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or hold aBachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching(or related) discipline. Degrees must be from a regionally (SACS,Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationallyrecognized institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible forvisa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae / Resume
• Copies of Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement:

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer andeducational institution and does not discriminate on the basis ofage (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic informationin the admission to, or participation in, any educational programor activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which itconducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement:

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory backgroundcheck.