Rhode Island College
Adjuncts, Biology Department (Microbiology) (2026)
Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position
Union eligibility: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years
Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld
There are no fringe benefits with this position
Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned
Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.
Writing sample, teaching evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.
Classification Information FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Rate Information Rate Per Credit Hour
Rate Per Credit Hour $1122 (lab)-$1496 (lecture)/credit hour
Position Information Position Title
Department Name
Academic or Calendar Year
School Name
School Name Faculty of Arts and Science
Position Overview
The Biology Department is seeking candidates to fill part-time instructor positions with expertise in Microbiology and Bacteriology. We welcome applications from those qualified to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses.
We seek adjunct faculty committed to teaching and working with our multicultural student population, teaching courses as needed at the undergraduate/graduate level.
Teach in-person specialty classes populated by students majoring in the following areas: Biology, Health Sciences, Nursing.
Responsibilities Teaching in-person specialty classes in microbiology and related biology courses as needed for undergraduate and graduate students.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in a biological science.
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate instruction and to mentoring students.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching introductory biology and advanced courses including microbiology lecture and laboratory.
Experience with nontraditional students and with an ethnically diverse student population
Environmental Conditions Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting.
Posting Information Posting Number
Posting Number A00057
Benefits Eligible?
Benefits Eligible? No
Number of Positions Available
Number of Positions Available Multiple
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Anticipated Start Date or Semester Spring 2026
Posting Date
Posting Date 10/27/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants
Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position
Union eligibility: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC / AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years
Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld
There are no fringe benefits with this position
Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned
Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.
Writing sample, teaching evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8216 www.ric.edu
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Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position
Union eligibility: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC/AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years
Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld
There are no fringe benefits with this position
Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned
Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.
Writing sample, teaching evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.
Classification Information FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Rate Information Rate Per Credit Hour
Rate Per Credit Hour $1122 (lab)-$1496 (lecture)/credit hour
Position Information Position Title
Department Name
Academic or Calendar Year
School Name
School Name Faculty of Arts and Science
Position Overview
The Biology Department is seeking candidates to fill part-time instructor positions with expertise in Microbiology and Bacteriology. We welcome applications from those qualified to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses.
We seek adjunct faculty committed to teaching and working with our multicultural student population, teaching courses as needed at the undergraduate/graduate level.
Teach in-person specialty classes populated by students majoring in the following areas: Biology, Health Sciences, Nursing.
Responsibilities Teaching in-person specialty classes in microbiology and related biology courses as needed for undergraduate and graduate students.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in a biological science.
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate instruction and to mentoring students.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching introductory biology and advanced courses including microbiology lecture and laboratory.
Experience with nontraditional students and with an ethnically diverse student population
Environmental Conditions Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting.
Posting Information Posting Number
Posting Number A00057
Benefits Eligible?
Benefits Eligible? No
Number of Positions Available
Number of Positions Available Multiple
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Anticipated Start Date or Semester Spring 2026
Posting Date
Posting Date 10/27/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants
Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the position
Union eligibility: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC / AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years
Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld
There are no fringe benefits with this position
Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned
Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.
Writing sample, teaching evaluations, and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8216 www.ric.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr