"Part-Time Instructor: Life Science"

Liberal Studies at New York University is seeking part-time science instructors to teach Life Science in Fall 2025.

The Liberal Studies Core is a dynamic liberal arts curriculum that provides a global and interdisciplinary foundation for nearly 100 NYU majors. The curriculum emphasizes conceptual and spatial frameworks to trace the movement of ideas and the interconnectivity of material culture, through the study of different texts, histories, exchanges, structures and systems, languages, arts, and writing from early antiquity through contemporary times. Small seminar-style classes and close faculty-student interaction ensure the benefits of a liberal arts college within a large urban research university. We are especially interested in hiring qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Liberal Studies community.

Course Description

Life Science examines some of the fundamental discoveries and concepts of biological science. The theme of evolution is woven throughout the course. Topics covered include genetics, cancer, cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and bioethics, with special emphasis on the human species. Many of the topics are discussed within a social and historical context. Global topics and the global nature of scientific problems and scientific processes are frequently emphasized. Selected readings from science journals, newspaper articles, and recent books expose students to the relevance and application of scientific work to their everyday lives, focusing on contemporary topics such as genetically modified organisms and recent outbreaks of infectious diseases.

Available course sections will meet twice weekly; Tue/Thur 9:30am-10:45am, 12:30pm-1:45pm, and 2pm-3:15pm.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the contact hour rate for this position is $222.27. This rate is based on the collective bargaining agreement with Local 7902.

Qualifications

Adjunct faculty candidates should have a PhD in Biology or a related scientific discipline and at least one year of college-level teaching experience, though senior graduate students (ABD) will be considered.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted through Interfolio, and include ONLY (1) a cover letter; (2) a current C.V.; and (3) a Diversity and Inclusion Statement addressing past and/or potential future contributions to diversity through teaching, professional activity, and/or service (additional information can be found here).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews to commence as soon as possible.

Liberal Studies sees equity and inclusion and belonging as essential to education and the development of leadership in a globally interconnected world. These values inform LS as a collegial and respectful environment for students, faculty and staff—with particular attention to improving the student experience. Liberal Studies strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. To learn more about the Liberal Studies commitment to equity and inclusion and belonging, please read here.

NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here.