Job Description
Adjunct Instructor Pool - Department of Biology Job no: 495717
Work type: Temporary
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Biology
The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.
Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.
Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position. Position Title (Classification Title): Adjunct Instructor Pool - Department of Biology
Job Summary: The UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, Department of Biology, is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach Biology courses. Instructors with experience in Introductory Biology I or II, Anatomy & Physiology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology & Oceanography, and Zoology are particularly needed.
The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.
Department Biology
FLSA: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications: Holds at least the master's degree in an appropriate specialization or the equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure.
Position Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications A doctorate degree in the appropriate field of specialization from an accredited institution
Physical Demands:
- Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
- Impact of Deadlines: Work schedules, volume of work, or priorities seldom change. Able to anticipate new work. Minimum distractions or interruptions. Seldom involves conflicting demands on time.
- Standing: Daily
- Walking: Daily
- Sitting: Daily
- Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
- Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping: Occasionally
- Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
- Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
- Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
- Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
- Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
- Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
- Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
- This position requires a criminal background screen.
Work Hours Dependent on Course Assignments
Contract Period Dependent on Course Assignment
FTE .5
Salary Range Dependent on Course and Credentials
Pay Basis Annually
Closing Date: 06/30/25
Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.
Advertised: October 10, 2024
Applications close: June 30, 2025 University of West Florida
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Part time,