Biological Sciences Adjuncts
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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA, US
Summary
The position involves teaching introductory biology courses with lab components. Instructors may be contacted based on their qualifications for specific courses.
Job Description
Title: Biological Sciences Adjuncts
VP Area: Provost - UMW
Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Campus Location: Main Campus
Advertised Range: Based on credentials, experience, and course taught.
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Job Summary/Basic Functions UMW is currently building a pool of potential applicants for adjunct faculty positions in Biological Sciences. We anticipate the need for instructors for Introductory Biology w/lab in Fall 26 and S27; additional needs may arise for S27 and subsequent semesters. Applicants may be contacted if their qualifications match a need for a particular course. |
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Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications Varies depending on the course. |
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Required Experience: Varies depending on the course.
Required Education: Doctorate in a biological science, or a master’s degree in a biological science with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in biological sciences. For upper-level courses, more specific courses may be required. |
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Additional Considerations:
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Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.
Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.
The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.
UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
A Tradition of Academic Excellence
UMW has over 105 years of history and is one of Virginia’s outstanding public liberal arts and sciences universities, providing a superior education that inspires and enables our students to make positive changes in the world. At UMW, graduate students will:
•Develop a deeper knowledge of subject matter
•Examine the latest technology and theories
•Gain new professional connections
•Achieve personal and professional goals
•Establish distinct credibility in their profession
Convenience
Classes are offered in the evenings to accommodate your busy schedule. Some courses are also taught in weekend, online and blended formats.
Location
Graduate programs are offered at UMW’s Stafford campus, with free ample parking and an onsite library, right off Route 17, close to Interstate 95. Some graduate programs are also offered on the downtown Fredericksburg campus, close to the historic district with easy access to Route 1 and Interstate 95.
Positioned in Fredericksburg, between our nation’s capital and the capital city of Virginia, UMW is a nexus for engagement among diverse communities and is dedicated to supporting professional advancement, economic development and improving the regional quality of life. Opportunities also thrive for future employment attributable to the outstanding reputation of UMW graduates.
Best Buy
The University of Mary Washington provides an exceptional education at an affordable price. UMW is continuously recognized by Fiske Guide to Colleges, The Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as a “best value school”.
Founded
1908
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Fredericksburg, Virginia
A Tradition of Academic Excellence
UMW has over 105 years of history and is one of Virginia’s outstanding public liberal arts and sciences universities, providing a superior education that inspires and enables our students to make positive changes in the world. At UMW, graduate students will:
•Develop a deeper knowledge of subject matter
•Examine the latest technology and theories
•Gain new professional connections
•Achieve personal and professional goals
•Establish distinct credibility in their profession
Convenience
Classes are offered in the evenings to accommodate your busy schedule. Some courses are also taught in weekend, online and blended formats.
Location
Graduate programs are offered at UMW’s Stafford campus, with free ample parking and an onsite library, right off Route 17, close to Interstate 95. Some graduate programs are also offered on the downtown Fredericksburg campus, close to the historic district with easy access to Route 1 and Interstate 95.
Positioned in Fredericksburg, between our nation’s capital and the capital city of Virginia, UMW is a nexus for engagement among diverse communities and is dedicated to supporting professional advancement, economic development and improving the regional quality of life. Opportunities also thrive for future employment attributable to the outstanding reputation of UMW graduates.
Best Buy
The University of Mary Washington provides an exceptional education at an affordable price. UMW is continuously recognized by Fiske Guide to Colleges, The Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as a “best value school”.
Founded
1908
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Fredericksburg, Virginia