"Adjunct, Biochemistry - Biology and Biomedical Sciences"

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

CONTRACT TYPE: Semester based.

The Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Salve Regina University invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions for the Spring 2026 semester. We seek qualified candidates to teach Advanced Biochemistry.

Course Expectations

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach:

• Metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids, including their regulatory mechanisms
• Core concepts in genomics and nucleic acid sequencing
• The molecular basis of self-assembly, morphogenesis, and cellular differentiation
• Ultrastructural features of cells
• Neurotransmission, hormones, and cell-signaling mechanisms

Requirements:

Required:

Applicants must hold an M.S. in one of the following fields:

• Biochemistry
• Chemistry with a focus in Biochemistry
• Biology

Preferred:

Ph.D. in one of the following fields:

• Biochemistry
• Chemistry with a focus in Biochemistry
• Biology

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

Please provide three professional references (1 current/former supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our finalists applicants for the position, we will request the referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below, you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your referee's for written references.

URL: www.salve.edu