Biological Sciences Adjuncts

Title: Biological Sciences Adjuncts

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: College of Arts and Sciences

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: Based on credentials, experience, and course taught.

Job Summary/Basic Functions

UMW is currently building a pool of potential applicants for adjunct faculty positions in Biological Sciences. We anticipate the need for instructors for Introductory Biology w/lab in Fall 26 and S27; additional needs may arise for S27 and subsequent semesters. Applicants may be contacted if their qualifications match a need for a particular course.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

Varies depending on the course.

Required Experience:

Varies depending on the course.

Required Education:

Doctorate in a biological science, or a masters degree in a biological science with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in biological sciences. For upper-level courses, more specific courses may be required.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience teaching courses in biology at the college level.
  
• Research or clinical experience in relevant disciplines.
  

Special Instructions

Excluding currentUMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at or by calling DARS at --.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, - February 29, , can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.