Part-Time Secondary Instructors - Biological Sciences

EKU Careers; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 141,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking part-time instructors in Biological Sciences to assist in undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Appointments begin Fall 2026, with semester-to-semester renewal options.

Courses may include Intro Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology, with a maximum load of 9 credit hours per semester. Positions may be online or at regional campuses, depending on need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching (or related) discipline.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline.
• Degrees must be from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories under program faculty.
• Courses may include Introductory Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology.
• Course load up to 9 credit hours per semester; potential regional campus and online assignments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in the teaching (or related) discipline

Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline

Job description

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 than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details: Appointments will begin 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-time Secondary Instructors to work with program faculty assisting in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Appointments will begin in Fall 2026, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis.

Courses may include, but not limited to, Introductory Biology (for majors and for non-majors) and Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Course load of up to 9 credit hours per semester, with opportunities at regional campuses and in online modality, depending on need.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or hold a Bachelor'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 internationally recognized institution.

Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis, given instructional needs and current faculty staffing.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or hold a Bachelor'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 internationally recognized institution.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions

Applicant documents include:

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

EEO Statement

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

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.