Adjunct Faculty - Biology
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3 Nov 2025
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70 / 100
Offer value
Moderate value derived from flexibility in teaching roles, although limited by adjunct employment conditions.
- Part-time teaching opportunities in biological science
- Clear pay structure based on credit hours taught
- Engage with a supportive learning environment
- Less job security compared to full-time faculty
Pros
- Flexibility in course load with a maximum of two sections
- Engagement with students in a supportive educational environment
- Pay structure provides clear compensation per credit hour
Cons
- Dependence on semester-by-semester contracts
- Potential limitations on total earnings
- Less stability compared to full-time faculty roles
Who it's for
Mid-level / Entry-level • On-campus
Good fit
- Part-time educators wanting flexible hours
- Teachers dedicated to biological sciences
- Candidates seeking community-centered teaching
Not recommended for
- Those needing full-time employment
- Individuals desiring stability without semester contracts
- Candidates not interested in part-time workloads
Motivation fit
Interest in shaping students' academic journeysMotivation to work in a collegial and community-focused environmentDesire to stay engaged in the biological sciences
Key skills
Lecturing and curriculum deliveryStudent engagement techniquesClassroom managementAssessment and feedback provision
Score: 70/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Adjunct Faculty are instructional personnel whose services are contracted on a semester/term by semester/term basis. The workload is limited to two course sections per semester/term, unless three course sections are required to meet the needs of the students and/or College. Please note: course caps may be up to 40 students.
Adjunct Faculty will be paid $700 per credit hour for this position. Sr. Adjunct Faculty will be paid $750 per credit hour.
OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY
The most important overall responsibility of all RCBC employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students, members of the college community and the public.
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Accepts responsibility for the timely preparation of student outcomes assessment efforts of the faculty in planning, collecting data, and reporting dates as they relate to course outcomes, program outcomes, general education outcomes, and developmental program outcomes. Actively participates in setting annual division goals and objectives, completing OIR reporting forms, collecting data, analyzing data, and preparing a report using guidelines established by OIR.
Required Documents : ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process*** Adjunct Faculty are instructional personnel whose services are contracted on a semester/term by semester/term basis. The workload is limited to two course sections per semester/term, unless three course sections are required to meet the needs of the students and/or College. Please note: course caps may be up to 40 students.
Adjunct Faculty will be paid $700 per credit hour for this position. Sr. Adjunct Faculty will be paid $750 per credit hour.
OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY
The most important overall responsibility of all RCBC employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students, members of the college community and the public.
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Accepts responsibility for the timely preparation of student outcomes assessment efforts of the faculty in planning, collecting data, and reporting dates as they relate to course outcomes, program outcomes, general education outcomes, and developmental program outcomes. Actively participates in setting annual division goals and objectives, completing OIR reporting forms, collecting data, analyzing data, and preparing a report using guidelines established by OIR.
- Official transcripts required upon hire
- Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
Master's degree, from an accredited institution, in any biological science OR Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, marine science or environmental science including 18 graduate semester hours in any biological science required.
