Teaching Associate for Biology

Part Time Basis Job Details The Department of Biology (https://www.coastal.edu/biology/) at Coastal Carolina University is accepting applications for a Teaching Associate (part-time adjunct faculty) starting at the beginning of the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate must be able to teach lectures and labs for introductory biology ( BIOL 121, BIOL 121L, BIOL 122, BIOL 122L) for biology and related STEM majors. Successful candidates must have a Master’s or PhD degree in Biology, or equivalent, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Biology. Applicants with university-level experience teaching introductory biology lectures and labs are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching up to five (5) classes/labs each semester and participating in departmental activities. The Gupta College of Science and Engineering works to provide a premier and experience-driven STEM education to all its students. The college’s approach weaves together a strong liberal arts core, engaged STEM pedagogy, and high-impact practices associated with experiential learning to provide the highest quality STEM education possible. As one of the largest colleges at the University, the Gupta College of Science and Engineering offers an impressive array of distinctive undergraduate degree programs, focused concentrations, and minors along with master’s and doctoral degree programs. The college is committed to providing our students and faculty with cutting-edge scientific equipment, instrumentation, and marine vessels for both teaching and research purposes. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 45 states and 58 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education Sciences. We seek a highly motivated individual with a commitment to undergraduate education that embraces the teacher-scholar model and provides engaged learning experiences in the classroom. Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit a letter of application describing interest in the position and relevant experience, curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three professional references electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122688 . Candidates who interview must provide official transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering a dynamic and diverse learning environment, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all its educational programs and activities. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer. Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Additional comments regarding this position Posting Detail Information Posting Number TA00560P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/04/2027 Position End Date (if temporary) 05/15/2027 Job Open Date 09/22/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Employer-based sponsorship is not available for this position. Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however, sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal, financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors part-time, temporary, staff or non-tenure-track roles and will not sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee applies. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122688 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Application Transcripts Curriculum Vitae Reference List Optional Documents Resume Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Other Document 3