Instructor of Biology

Ball State University

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Ball State University Until 10/4/2026 First posted May 16, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Position Title: 

Instructor of Biology

Compensation:

$3,000 per class

Department:

Biology - Temp

Start Date:

08/17/2026

About this opportunity: 

The Department of Biology invites part-time adjunct faculty appointments to teach undergraduates course(s) as needed. Potential areas of instruction include Life Science Education, Anatomy, Introductory Biology, Physiology, Wildlife Biology Policy, Botany, Biotechnology and Zoology.

Please note that applications will remain active one year from the posting date. Therefore, if you apply for this position, you may not hear from the Department of Biology until there is a need to hire an instructor to teach a specific course.

Adjunct faculty are limited to teaching up to 9 credit hours per semester. This position is NOT eligible for benefits.

Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring: 

Position Description:

Successful candidates will teach under graduate courses as needed.  Potential areas of instruction include Life Science Education, Anatomy, Introductory Biology, Physiology, Wildlife Biology Policy, Botany, Biotechnology and Zoology. 

Duties and Responsibilities :

Part-time, contract faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in the Biology department. Teaching lecture or lab sections potentially in Life Science Education, Anatomy, Introductory Biology, Physiology, Wildlife Biology Policy, Botany or Biotechnology and Zoology.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Biology or related field by date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree or higher in Biology or related field and teaching experience at university or college level.

How to apply: 

Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below:

IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.

REQUIRED:

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  • Contact information for 3 references

  • Cover Letter-optional but preferred

About this role

Summary

Teach undergraduate biology courses including lecture and lab sections.

Job title

Instructor of Biology

Experience level

masters degree

Industry

education

Location requirements

Ball State University in Indiana, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$3,000 per class

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

masters in biologyteaching experienceuniversity or college level

Preferred skills

higher degree in biologyteaching experience

Specializations

Life Science EducationAnatomyPhysiologyBotanyZoology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site