Adjunct Faculty in Biology

Description

The Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at Assumption University seeks to hire two to three part-time adjunct instructors for the fall 2026 semester. The department needs to staff one section of BIO390 Exercise Physiology, one section of BIO390L Exercise Physiology Lab, and one-two sections of BIO150L Principles of Biology Lab. Exercise Physiology is an upper-level biology course that is taken by students pursuing a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy and some students majoring in biology. Principles of Biology Lab is the introductory biology lab course for new nursing students. Class meetings run from August 31 to December 16, which includes the final exam week.

Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department, to our students, and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, support for using our learning management system (Brightspace), and other resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates may have the possibility of teaching additional courses in subsequent semesters.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences working with a diverse student body. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work from the highest degree-granting institution and two written letters of recommendation. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files at the following website: www.assumption.edu/hr. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is filled. Appointments are contingent on course enrollments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY:

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect.

As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Requirements

• Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
• Applicants should have a PhD in Biology or DPT for candidates applying to teach Exercise Physiology. ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered.