Adjunct Faculty - Biology Department

The University of St. Thomas Biology Department invites applications for adjunct faculty members for teaching opportunities for Spring 2027 in biochemistry, and comparative anatomy and physiology. Specifically, we seek a lecture instructor for BIOL 340 – Principles of Biochemistry, a 4-credit upper-division course for Biology majors. We also seek instructors for two sections of BIOL 350L – Comparative Anatomy and Physiology lab. Course materials are available for use. Mentorship will be provided by current faculty with experience teaching these courses.

This posting is for continuous recruitment.

Salary Range: 

The salary range for the College of Arts and Sciences Adjunct positions ranges from $6,114 - $6,851 (per 4 credit undergraduate course). Rate of pay is determined by academic credential and years of teaching experience.

The Spring semester runs from February 1-May 21, 2027. The course schedules are: 1) BIOL 340 – Principles of Biochemistry: Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, 8-15-9:20AM, 2) BIOL 350L – Comparative Anatomy and Physiology lab, Thursday 8:00AM-12:00PM and Thursday 1:30-5:30PM. Lectures and labs are in person, although a portion of the BIOL 350L instruction will be online.

We seek candidates interested in facilitating meaningful experiences between students and faculty that empower undergraduate students to find success and to solve challenging problems in service of the common good.

Adjunct Faculty Teaching Responsibilities to Include:

• Deliver instruction using student-engaged pedagogical approaches
• Provide timely feedback to students re: their grades and progress in course 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Expertise in the subject matter covered in the course
• Experience teaching a college-level class is preferred for the lecture courses

Find more information about the Biology Department here.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field required to teach lecture courses.
• Master's degree in a related field, or active pursuit of a Ph.D. in a related field, required to teach laboratory courses.
• Demonstrated expertise in the relevant subject area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a college-level lecture course.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this opportunity, all interested applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. The application includes:

1. Cover letter
2. A curriculum vitae or resume
3. A statement detailing any previous teaching experience, including courses and/or topics the candidate is interested in teaching
4. Contact information for three professional references

No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.