Part-time Faculty, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Please note: The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics includes the following academic programs: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science with Cybersecurity Concentration, Engineering Physics, Environmental Science and Policy, Information Technology, Mathematics, Medical Studies and Pre-medical Science.

To meet ongoing needs for part-time instructors, Lenoir-Rhyne University maintains part-time faculty candidate pools by areas of specialty to meet varying semester to semester needs. We encourage you to submit your application online (including attachments for your cover letter and your curriculum vitae). Your cover letter should focus specifically on your teaching experience and your philosophy of teaching. Also, please discuss how your specific expertise would match up to current courses or areas in our program. Review our current academic catalog on the Office of the Registrar page.

According to our regional accreditation requirements, all college instructors should possess at least a Master's degree and at least 18 hours of completed graduate work in the specific field-of-study. Except in rare cases, Lenoir-Rhyne University will expect at least a Master's degree in the particular field-of-study in which the instructor is teaching.

Your application materials will be maintained in our archives for at least 18 months. As your vitae changes, we encourage you to update your application by re-submitting your materials.

Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment that is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming community, working with faculty, staff, and/or students from all walks of life and/or incorporating varied perspectives and traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing vocation and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving the common good.

Application Process

While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit a:

• Letter of Application specifically discussing how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position.
• Curriculum Vitae, including the names and addresses of three references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy which includes a discussion of how you incorporate varied perspectives and traditions in your job and/or teaching and learning.