Adjunct Professor, Biology

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number Fac0460P

Classification Adjunct

Position Number

Position Title Adjunct Professor, Biology

Position Type Adjunct Faculty

Status of Position Adjunct Faculty

Union Adjunct

Position Summary Prairie State College seeks to fill positions for Spring 2027 Semester beginning the week of January 11 and ends May 14. Please indicate the course(s) that you are interested in teaching within your cover letter. Teaching positions are IN-PERSON on the main campus, Monday through Thursday 8am-4pm. BIOL-100 (General Education Biology) – 5 contact hours, 12 or 16-week course Course Description: This one-semester introductory course for non-science majors is designed to fulfill the general education requirement for life science with a laboratory. The course covers cell biology, genetics, evolution and diversity, plant and animal structure and functions, animal behavior, and ecology. BIO 111 (Cell & Molecular Biology) – 6 contact hours, 16-week course Course Description: This is a course designed for science and health majors. It provides an introduction to biochemistry, molecular genetics, cell structure, cell function, cellular process, and cell division. This course also includes an introduction to Mendelian inheritance and gene activity BIO 221 (Human Anatomy & Physiology I) – 5 contact hours, 16-week course Course Description: This is part I of a two-semester sequence of study concerning anatomy and physiology of the human body. Part I includes the study of basic principles of chemistry, cell biology, cellular metabolism, and tissue histology. It also covers the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscle system, and the nervous system. BIO 222 (Human Anatomy & Physiology II) – 5 contact hours, 16-week course Course Description: This is part II of a two-semester sequence of study on the anatomy and physiology of the human body. It also covers senses, endocrine system, digestive tract, nutrition, metabolism, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, urinary system, water and electrolyte balance, reproductive system, human growth and development, and human genetics.

Reporting Relationship

Essential Responsibilities

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Master of Science with minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in biology or closely related area. Experience in teaching in one of the above listed areas at the college level. Experience in conducting biology lab activities in the above listed areas at college. Excellent communication skills. Experience using an LMS.

Preferred Qualifications PhD. in Biology or closely related area.

Online teaching certification.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days

Salary Adjunct faculty members at PSC are paid by the number of hours they are in the classroom (contact hours). Pay Schedule for new adjunct faculty: $934.98 per credit hour

Benefits

N/A

Posting Date 10/19/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted electronically on the website.

Please note in your cover letter which course(s) you are available to teach. Teaching positions are in-person on the main campus.