Adjunct Faculty
University of St. Thomas
Adjunct Faculty
University of St. Thomas
Private Catholic university in Minnesota
The University of St. Thomas Biology Department invites applications for adjunct faculty members to teach a lecture course, BIOL 208 – Biological Communication and Energetics, during the Spring 2027 semester. The course is a 4-credit core Biology course (for majors) focused on cellular and molecular biology. Class size is capped at 48. Course materials are available for use, although the instructor will have some leeway in making modifications to suit their instructional goals. Mentorship will be provided by current faculty with experience teaching this course. The course is scheduled for 1:35-2:40PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the semester (early February to mid-May). All lectures will be in person.
Adjunct appointments are without tenure and are not tenure-track appointments.
We seek candidates interested in facilitating meaningful experiences between students and faculty that empower undergraduate students to find success and to solve challenging problems in service of the common good.
This posting is for continuous recruitment. Review of candidates will begin (as soon as possible).
The salary range for the College of Arts and Sciences Adjunct positions ranges from $6,114 - $6,851 (per 4 credit undergraduate course). Rate of pay is determined by academic credential and years of teaching experience.
Adjunct Faculty Teaching Responsibilities to Include:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Find more information about the Biology Department here.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
Minimum Qualifications
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this opportunity, all interested applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. The application includes:
No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate.
Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.
Private Catholic university in Minnesota
University of St. Thomas is a private Catholic university with campuses in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Rome. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts, business, engineering, education, law, health, and other disciplines. Teaching, research, student life, and community engagement are shaped by the Catholic intellectual tradition. The university’s employer profile includes faculty research and instruction alongside admissions, student support, athletics, libraries, technology, facilities, and administration, with its Minnesota campuses distinguishing it from similarly named institutions elsewhere.
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