Adjunct Instructor, Life Sciences

Position Summary:

The Department of Life Sciences at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is seeking applications for part-time instructors to teach the following courses during the Fall 2026 semester: 

• undergraduate General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology lab courses,
• undergraduate Biochemistry lecture course, and
• online graduate immunology lecture course

The above courses, except for the online graduate recitation course, will be offered in-person and on-campus. Positions will run from August 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Note: All remote work must be done in a state in which the College is registered to do business in (New York, California, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Texas, Wisconsin, Vermont). 

Compensation is $4600/lecture course and $3900/lab course. 

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining the courses they are interested in teaching.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruction, course preparation, developing instructional materials, and grading
• Providing weekly office hours to support students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student development
• Excellent communication (verbal/written), interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe, Office 365, OneDrive, and Zoom

Education and Experience: 

• Possess an advanced degree or relevant experience in the field of instruction.

• Ideal candidates will have excellent subject knowledge, teaching skill, and prior experience working with students bound for graduate or professional schools.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. 

Additional Information: 

The part-time Adjunct Instructor positions in the Department of Life Sciences are based in Albany, NY. The duties and responsibilities require consistent, in-person collaboration and interaction with our community, and all work is expected to be performed on-site, except for the online graduate recitation course, which may be delivered remotely. Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Note: All remote work must be done in a state in which the College is registered to do business in (New York, California, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Texas, Wisconsin, Vermont). 

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.

ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.