Adjunct Instructor of Biology - Animal Behavior

Position Summary

The Department of Biology at North Central College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach BIOL 317: Animal Behavior during the Spring 2026 semester. This course includes both a lecture and laboratory component and serves as an advanced elective for Biology majors.

Lecture

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:20–10:10 a.m.
• Location: To be confirmed

Laboratory

• Tuesday, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
• Location: To be confirmed

Semester Dates

• January 5 – April 24, 2026
• Final exam scheduled between April 27–30

Candidates

• Must hold at least a master’s degree in biology or a closely related discipline
• Preferred to have a Ph.D. or ABD (Ph.D. candidate)

Experience

• Must have prior teaching experience

Employment Conditions

• An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process

Number of Vacancies

• 1

EEO Statement

• North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
• North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.

Additional Information

• The budgeted salary range for this position is $5,520 – $5,980.
• The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.