Adjunct Instructor - Life Sciences

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Stephens College invites applications for part-time (adjunct) instructors for Spring, Summer, and Fall, 2026 for the following topics :

• Introductory courses serving majors and nonmajors in general biology (in person).
• Introductory courses serving majors in general chemistry (in person).
• Health Science courses across a variety of topics (in person or online).

Stephens College teaches most courses in a block system, wherein courses meet daily over a 3.5 week period (18 course days). Most lecture sessions for on-campus courses are scheduled for ~ 3 hours each day to be completed prior to noon, with lab courses also meeting in the afternoon. Asynchronous online courses can be scheduled for 8 or 16 week sessions.

The successful candidate will :

Teach one or more courses in person or online using existing course materials and LMS, including lab sections where appropriate.

Requirements :

Highly Desired :

The following are required to be uploaded when applying for this position : current CV; cover letter; statement of teaching philosophy and interests; and three professional references.

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all : big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty / Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents.

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.