Adjunct Instructor, Biology

Employer

Durham Technical Community College

Job Location

Main Campus

Located at: 1637 East Lawson Street, Durham, NC  27703
Main Telephone: 919-536-7200
Driving Directions

Salary Grade

$35.85 - $38.30 Hourly

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Reports To

Director of Biological Sciences

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens:
Closes: 09/30/2026

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Specific work hours are to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor. Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs.

Employment Type

Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Biology or related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biological sciences. (Enrolled in a PhD program  “or at least 18 semester hours of biological sciences ”

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Biology or related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in biological sciences. (Enrolled in a PhD program  “or at least 18 semester hours of biological sciences ”

Position Description

Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Adjunct Instructor for Biology in the Math and Science Department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with the Discipline Chair and other discipline or cross-discipline faculty on matters related to and for the benefit of the Science and Math department and its students. More specifically, and consistent with the terms and conditions of appointment as stipulated in the contract of employment, the Instructor is accountable for the duties listed below.

Examples of Duties

  1. Teach all courses, credit, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
  2. Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accordance with the stated objectives of the course.
  3. Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations.
  4. Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms.
  5. Stay current with developments in the field of instruction.
  6. Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college.  This includes completing all mandatory training required by the college.
  7. Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment.
  8. Complete all mandatory training.

 

Contact Info

Humanresources@durhamtech.edu