"Adjunct, Biological Sciences"

Job Description

The Biology Department at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate courses during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Spring 2026

BIOL BC1502 Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology

Course suitable for fulfillment of premedical requirements. Together with BIOL BC1500 this course is part of a yearlong introductory sequence. BIOL BC1500 and BIOL BC1502 do not need to be taken in sequence. Detailed introduction to cellular and subcellular biology: cell structures and functions, energy metabolism, biogenesis of cell components, biology of inheritance, molecular genetics, regulation of gene expression, and genes in development.

Pay Rate: $13,250

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Applicants are expected to have acquired a Ph.D. prior to September 2025 and to have obtained teaching experience at the college level.
• Availability to teach on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:10 PM to 2:25 PM

Application Requirements

Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• CV
• Statement of interest (including teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training)

Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.