Adjunct Instructor - Biology Department

Job Duties

The Department of Biology at Norfolk State University is seeking adjunct professors to teach the following courses:

BIO 110L/ BIO 111L
Responsibilities: Teach General Biology laboratory I (BIO 110L) and General Biology Laboratory II (BIO 111L) to biology majors. The course is an introductory level course designed to support the BIO 110/BIO 111 lecture curriculum and provide biology majors with an understanding of introductory biology concepts. Candidates for this posting must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology.

BIO 163/ BIO 163L
Responsibilities: Teach Microbiology for Health Science lecture (BIO 163) and laboratory (BIO 163L) to pre-nursing and non-majors. The course focuses on basic microbiology techniques and characterization of microorganisms. Candidates for this position must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology.

BIO 165/165 L and BIO 166/165L
Responsibilities: Teach Human Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratories to health science majors. The course emphasizes hands on experience with animal tissues. Candidates for this position must have a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Biology and experience teach anatomy and physiology laboratories.

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrate commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.

This position opened on March 24, 2026 and there is a five consecutive workdays minimum posting requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for BIO 110l/BIO 110L - Must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology.
Candidates for BIO 163/163L - Must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology
Candidates for BIO 165/165L and BIO 166/166L - Must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology and experience teaching anatomy and physiology laboratories.

Additional Considerations

As delineated above.

Special Instructions

The successful candidate will need to provide three Letters of Recommendation.