Biology Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Dillard University New Orleans, Louisiana

Dillard University, classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a balanced Arts and Sciences sciences / professions institution, located in the culturally rich and diverse city of New Orleans, Louisiana invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Biology in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), for the Spring 2026 semester.

Biology Part-Time Instructor

Qualification :

A Ph.D., M.S. or M.A. in any field of biology or science education from an accredited institution is required.

Job Description :

This is a biology adjunct / part-time position. The appointment is effective January 2026 . This position reports to the Chairperson of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Job Requirements :

Teaching responsibilities will include up to 9 hours lecture and / or lab per week in person format. All courses will be taught in an on-campus, in person format. The successful candidate will also have the potential to teach advanced courses that leverage their specific area of expertise. We are specifically interested in candidates qualified to teach upper division courses in microbiology, immunology, cell biology, genetics and / or ecology. Other areas may be available upon student demand.

Deadline :

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. The positions begin January 2026.

Application : Applications should be submitted via the Employment webpage located on the Dillard University website. Complete applications consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required later of all finalists), and three letters of recommendation describing the applicant's teaching skills.

Dillard University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.

Summary of Part-time Faculty Member Duties and Job Requirements

Academic Advising

Part-time faculty members do not serve as student academic advisors.

Environment

Part-time faculty member’s work in classrooms, offices, labs and related venues to accomplish educational and research activities.

Meetings

Part-time faculty members are not expected to attend and participate in program, school, college and General Assembly meetings.

Office Hours

Part-time faculty members are not required to schedule officer hours; however, they are asked to make themselves available either immediately before or after class meetings.

Physical Requirements

Communicate with students, staff and colleagues. Read academic texts and materials, student papers, etc. Operate personal computer and audio-visual equipment. Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time. Fly or drive to off-site meetings or conference. Move around campus for classes and meetings. Other requirements as specified by a job description.

Scholarly Activity

Each part-time faculty member is expected to stay current in his / her field.

Teaching

Part-time faculty members may be assigned up to nine credit hours each semester. Part-time faculty members are expected to prepare for and meet their teaching responsibilities for every class.

University / Community Service

At his / her discretion, part-time faculty members may participate in activities relating to university programs, courses, governance, etc., or community activities which impact on, or are impacted by, the University and which contribute to the growth and development of student, the university and the community.