Adjunct Instructor of Biology - Animal Behavior

Posting Number : F000466

Position Title :

Adjunct Instructor of Biology - Animal Behavior

Department : BIOLOGY

Division : Academic Affairs

Faculty Status :

Per Course Part-time Faculty

Supervisor Title :

Chair, Department of Biology

Status :

Per Course Part-time Faculty

Tenure Track : No

Salary Range : $5,520-$5,980

Position Summary :

The Department of Biology at North Central College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach BIOL 317 : Animal Behavior during the Spring 2026 semester. This course includes both a lecture and laboratory component and serves as an advanced elective for Biology majors.

• Lecture : Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 : 20–10 : 10 a.m.
• Laboratory : Tuesday, 8 : 30–11 : 30 a.m.
• Semester Dates : January 5 – April 24, 2026, with a final exam scheduled between April 27–30.

Candidates should hold at least a master’s degree in biology or a closely related discipline and have prior teaching experience. A Ph.D. or ABD (Ph.D. candidate) is preferred.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. For more information, please visit : http : / / www.noctrl.edu . North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should complete the application at : https : / / northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com / postings / 15147 . You will be asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

For further information, contact Jennifer Sallee, Chair, Department of Biology, at jlsallee@noctrl.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment Conditions :

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies :

EEO Statement :

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled : Yes

Additional Information :

The budgeted salary range for this position is $5,520 – $5,980. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.