Adjunct Faculty, Biology Department

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas Biology Department invites applications for adjunct faculty members to teach lecture courses in either BIOL 208 – Biological Communication and Energetics, or BIOL 209 – Biology of Sustainability, during the Fall 2026 semester. Adjunct appointments are without tenure and are not tenure-track appointments. Both courses are 4-credit core Biology course (for majors). Course materials are available for use, although the instructor will have some leeway in making modifications to suit their instructional goals. Mentorship will be provided by current faculty with experience teaching these courses.

Biological Communication and Energetics is a lecture-based course focused on cellular and molecular biology. Class size is capped at 48.

Biology of Sustainability is a discussion based, interactive class focused on the world’s biggest environmental challenges. Class size is capped at 24.

Experience with relevant content is required. Some experience leading a college-level lecture class is preferred. PhD is preferred.

This posting is for continuous recruitment. Review of candidates will begin as soon as possible.

The salary range for the College of Arts and Sciences Adjunct positions ranges from $5,994 to $6,717 (per 4 credit undergraduate course). Rate of pay is determined by academic credential and years of teaching experience.

BIOL 208 – Biological Communication and Energetics is scheduled for 8:00-9:40AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester (early September to mid-December). All lectures are in person

There are sections of BIOL 209 – Biology of Sustainability available either 8:15-9:20AM, 9:35-10:40AM, or 10:55AM-12:00PM Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the semester (early September to mid-December). Monday and Wednesday sessions will be in person, and Friday sessions will be online.

We seek candidates interested in facilitating meaningful experiences between students and faculty that empower undergraduate students to find success and to solve challenging problems in service of the common good.

Adjunct Faculty Teaching Responsibilities to Include:

• Deliver instruction using student-engaged pedagogical approaches
• Provide timely feedback to students re: their grades and progress in course

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Expertise in the subject matter covered in the courses. For BIOL 208, we seek expertise in cell and molecular biology, For BIOL 209, we seek expertise in ecology, evolution, environmental science, and related fields
• Experience leading a college-level class is preferred

Find more information about the Biology Department here.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The required minimum qualification is a Masters degree in Biology or related field. PhD in related field is strongly preferred

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online athttps://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

Step 1.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A statement detailing any previous teaching experience, including courses and/or topics the candidate is interested in teaching

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.

 Step 2.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a job‑specific cover letter detailing your interest in the position
• Complete the required voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self‑identification forms 

Step 3.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Reference checks typically occur during the later stages of the search process 

All application materials must be submitted online through the University of St. Thomas employment site.