Adjunct Professor, Biology

Job overview

The Adjunct Professor, Biology role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with course timing determined by the academic department. Compensation starts at $3,400 for a four-semester-hour undergraduate course. North Park University’s mission is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education. The instructor teaches biology courses to a diverse student population and supports student learning through course preparation, instruction, assessment, and required academic records. Adjunct appointments are made term by term, with no guarantee of continuous employment.

What you'll do

• Teach assigned biology courses
• use the university syllabus template, approved textbooks, supplemental materials, and Canvas
• submit a course syllabus to the dean one week before the course begins
• follow scheduled meeting times and locations
• be available to students by email and appointment as needed
• grade and return assessments promptly
• submit midterm grades where required
• complete final grades and course obligations by registrar deadlines
• document attendance and academic participation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjunct professor

biology

north park university

chicago il

part-time

undergraduate teaching

biology courses

canvas lms

student assessment

course syllabus

master’s degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• No benefits are provided.

Why this role

Part-time, term-by-term appointment; no benefits are provided. Courses may include environmental science, cell biology, medical terminology, anatomy, botany, microbiology, physiology, and genetics.

About the employer

North Park University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.