Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Department

215110 - Biology and Integrated Science, Bus & Tech

Position Summary

La Salle University's Biology program has a need for a highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a section of our first-year introductory course for our Biology majors titled Scientific Discovery: Phage Hunting. The course is a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE), a semester-long project where students isolate and characterize phages they sample from the environment. The class also introduces students to biology and common biology-laboratory techniques and procedures. Information about the SEAPHAGES program can be found at https://seaphages.org/ and https://discoveryguide.seaphages.org/. The course is an integrated laboratory and lecture, and the ideal instructor would have experience in common cell and microbiology laboratory procedures and techniques.

The course is scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm, starting 8/31/2026-12/11/2026 (final exams through 12/18/2026).

Essential Duties

• Teach assigned course(s).
• Prepare course materials consistent with departmental learning objectives.
• Provide timely grading and feedback to students.
• Provide guidance and support to students.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in a biology, or related field. A Master's or terminal degree in related degree in a field related to biology (MD, DO, etc) will also be considered.
• Proficiency in biology and microbiology laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or desire for teaching introductory biology courses, particularly at the college-level.
• Knowledge or experience teaching in biology, microbiology, cell biology, or related field.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• The job requires the ability to teach lecture or lab courses.
• The job requires movement around the classroom or laboratory.

Special Instructions to Applicant

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.

This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Basis: Salary

Position Group: Faculty

Application Open Date: 05/29/2026