Biological Sciences Adjuncts

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. 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. Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications Varies depending on the course. 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. Additional Considerations: Experience teaching courses in biology at the college level. Research or clinical experience in relevant disciplines. 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 Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted. Excluding currentUMW 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 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roompact LLC