About this position
Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - Department of Biology State Role Title: Instructional Faculty - Part Time Position Type: Adjunct Faculty Position Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics Department: 100006 - Biology Department Pay Band: N/A Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience Specify Range or Amount: Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: 10/19/2026 About JMU: Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research. General Information: The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology labs. We seek instructors who
Requirements
- To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world
- JMU's Introductory Biology labs are core requirements for students majoring in Biology, and the Anatomy and Physiology labs serve multiple majors and programs
- A Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, or a related field
- Ability to teach undergraduate Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
- Commitment to following the common laboratory curriculum and schedule
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