Laboratory Sciences Adjunct Instructor - Biology [Pool]

Category: Adjunct Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Laboratory Science Department Locations: Watertown, NY Posted: Sep 29, 2026 Closes: Aug 31, 2027 - 11:59 PM EDT Type: Part-time Position ID: 205286 Share About Jefferson Community College: Come work in beautiful northern New York at Jefferson Community College located in Watertown, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Jefferson serves students pursuing credit courses in liberal arts, business, math, science, allied health and technology for transfer or career purposes. We also offer a multitude of workshops for professional training, personal development, and youth.

Job Description

The Laboratory Science Department at Jefferson Community College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to grow our adjunct pool. Duties may include teaching lecture and/or laboratory assignments in any of the following courses: Introductory Biology, Principles of Biology, Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology 1, and/or Anatomy and Physiology 2. We are looking specifically for instructors to teach during traditional daytime hours, although there may be opportunities for evening hours. This posting is for a pooled position.

Applications submitted here are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a pool of qualified instructors is available for immediate review when need arises. If/when an adjunct position becomes available, the division and department will review applications from this pool and interview candidates with qualifications that match the need.

Requirements

Instructors teaching in the department should have a master's degree in biology and/or related degrees and professional experience. In extraordinary cases, a bachelor's degree may be sufficient to fill a laboratory course vacancy. Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education. Additional Information: This is a pooled search.

Jefferson Community College is seeking to develop a pool of qualified applicants. Applications will be accepted for the duration of the posting and will remain on file for up to three years. Qualified applicants may be considered for part-time teaching vacancies as they occur. The College determines the need for adjunct instructors based on course offerings each term, and it is not possible to predict staffing needs for future semesters.

When an opening does occur, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Each laboratory course is usually 3 contact hours, and each lecture course is usually 3 credit hours. Level A - $665/credit hour Level B - $785/credit hour after teaching 6 semesters at Jefferson.

Application Instructions

To Apply: For consideration, please apply by selecting the " " button. The following documentation/information is REQUIRED: Cover letter Résumé Unofficial college transcript(s) showing degree(s) conferred Contact information for three professional references Completion of the Employment Application Form. Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue throughout the duration of the posting. Applications will beaccepted until August 31, 2027.

Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses. Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorshipof an employment visa at this time.

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