Adjunct Instructor - Biological Sciences

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor - Biological Sciences (Fort Worth)

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Biological Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences.

These part-time Adjunct Faculty positions are designed to support our growing student enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year at our Fort Worth campus. Successful candidates may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours in their respective disciplines, delivering instruction in person, through approved instructional modalities, or as necessitated by student demand. Additionally, they will be expected to hold office hours and provide necessary support to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Engage students in active learning and foster critical thinking skills.
• Provide academic support through office hours and mentoring.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned masters degree in Biology or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous face-to-face and/or online teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Ability to teach courses in Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Histology, General Physiology, and Microbiology.