Penn State Lehigh Valley

Adjunct in Biology

Location
Center Valley, PA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 21, 2026

About this position

Job Number: REQ_0000075605 Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Lehigh Valley, Academic Affairs has a need for a highly qualified part-time faculty to teach a variety of courses in Biology, including but not limited to Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratory and General Biology lecture and laboratory. For Fall 2026, the selected candidate(s) will teach introductory A&P course, both lecture and laboratory. The ideal candidates should be open to offering flexibility in course scheduling and methods of course delivery; however, this position is required to be taught in-person. Requirements include the minimum of an earned Master's degree in Biology or a closely-related field, with a PhD preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policy. The review process will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and a list of courses taught at the college level; all of which must be submitted online through our career site. Hard copies and email applications will not be accepted. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual F

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