Secondary Instructor - Biological Sciences

Title: Secondary Instructor - Biological Sciences

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Additional Schedule Details: Appointments will begin this Spring 2026 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis.

Contact Person: Luke Dodd

The Department of Biological Sciences at EKU is seeking part-time Secondary Instructors to work with program faculty assisting in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Appointments will begin in Spring 2026, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis.

Courses may include, but not limited to, Introductory Biology (for majors and for non-majors) and Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Course load of up to 9 credit hours per semester, with opportunities at regional campuses and in online modality, depending on need.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline. Degrees must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis, given instructional needs and current faculty staffing.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Education: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline. Degrees must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae / Resume
• Copies of Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.