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Faculty Part-Time - Biological Sciences (BP)

Employer
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 529916
Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited - Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Biological Sciences
Salary: See posting section for salary details for adjunct faculty
Applications Open: Jun 25 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The Department of Biological Sciences at University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach a variety of biology courses, in particular laboratory sections for our general biology courses but might also include upper-division laboratory sections dependent on experience, lab or lecture recitations, or lectures. The appointment is schedule to begin in September through December 2026.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Applicants must have earned an MS or Ph.D. degree, dependent on lab vs. lecture course, respectively, in Biology or closely related discipline
  • Additional Considerations:

  • College Level Teaching Experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to speak and write English clearly.
  • Ability to work effectively with students, faculty and diverse populations.
  • Special Instructions to Applicants: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This will continue to be an ongoing posting to develop a pool of applicants for openings as they arise.

    This is a part-time, non-benefited, Union of Adjunct Faculty, Local 1596, UAW position. See adjunct faculty salary chart here: https://www.uml.edu/hr/labor-relations/adjunct-faculty.aspx

    Please include a CV and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the review process.

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    Organization

    Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

    Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

    This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

    The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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