What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Biology Lab Instructor position at Alma College and Careers?
FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Part time, Temporary
DEPARTMENT: Biology
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Biology at Alma College invites applications for a part time, non-tenure-track adjunct faculty position for Fall 2026. Alma College hires adjuncts on a semester basis with the possibility of rehire in subsequent semesters. Responsibilities include teaching the laboratory component of an introductory-level biology course, Foundations of Biology. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with instructors to create lesson plans and laboratory set-ups.
A master’s degree in biology or a related discipline is required prior to appointment date. A Ph.D. is preferred. Candidates who are ABD may also be considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to quality undergraduate education and a passion for hands-on, experiential learning.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:
– submit the Alma College application
– email a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs via careers@alma.edu.
Review of applicants will begin on March 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.