Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Adjunct Faculty Position

William Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Science and Health, Department of Biology. Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.

Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening.

Courses in this department generally taught by adjunct faculty include, but are not limited to:

• Anatomy and Physiology I & II
• Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
• General Biology: Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity
• General Biology: Cell, Molecular and Genetics
• General Biology: Physiology
• Microbiology
• Human Biology

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use innovative and energetic pedagogical techniques to engage a diverse student body
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring
• Use technology for a variety of teaching and hands-on activities

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master's or PhD in Biology or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years teaching in higher education

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Thrives in a collegial, cooperative environment
• Dedicated to excellence and achieving positive outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Capacity to fulfill professional responsibilities with a strong sense of moral duty and obligation to the work at hand

ADJUNCTS PER CREDIT RATE:

New employees - $2100/CREDIT

Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit:

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume.

General questions related to this application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.

William Paterson University is committed to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.