Widener University’s Department of Biology is currently seeking highly qualified adjunct faculty for Spring 2027 to teach Anatomy and Physiology I lecture and/or lab in the evening Monday through Thursday (6 – 9 pm) and in the afternoon on Wednesday and Friday (2 – 5 pm). Applicants must have experience teaching biology at the college level.
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Adjunct Professor of Biology is hired to teach no more than 9 credits a semester and will serve at the pleasure of the President and the Board of Trustees.
This position is a temporary, non-tenure track position contingent upon staffing or scheduling decisions, and suitable enrollment in the course. Employment will begin on the first day of classes of a semester and end on the last day to submit grades.
Review of application materials will occur on a rolling basis according to departmental needs. Applicants must submit: a letter of application and a curriculum vitae. In these materials, provide examples of your experiences with diverse student populations and demonstrate how you could promote an environment of inclusive excellence in our department and in the broader Widener University community through your teaching, scholarship, and service activities. All documents must be submitted electronically (docx or pdf format). Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
Essential Duties:
- Teaching one to three sections (depending on need) of Anatomy and Physiology I lecture and/or lab for majors and non-majors
- Maintaining regular weekly office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students enrolled in assigned courses.
Secondary Duties
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission of the Department, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the University.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
- Master’s Degree or above in Biology or a related field.
- Prior teaching experience within the field of Biology at the college or university level.
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in Biology or a related field
- 2–3 years of teaching Anatomy and Physiology at the college or university level.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS
- Must be available for in-person instruction.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
U.S. work authorization is required.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
