Part-time Faculty, Dept. of Biological Sciences
Job Description
Title
Part-time Faculty, Dept. of Biological SciencesRank
Adjunct InstructorTenure Information
Non-Tenure TrackDepartment Summary
The Biology Program at Bridgewater State University offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees and provides students with a broad background in the biological sciences allowing for flexibility in career choices. The overall goal of our program is to expose students to the scientific process and to promote the ability to think critically and to communicate science effectively. Students are the central focus and an integral part of the Department, working side-by-side with faculty who are enthusiastically committed to teaching and research. A strong sense of community is fostered through small class sizes and individualized mentoring from faculty, and this community is reinforced through our departmental seminar series and interactions among students and faculty. Students are encouraged to complete original research projects, which often culminate in publication or presentation at local, national or international conferences. The Department recognizes its responsibility to contribute to the understanding and thinking of non-science majors via its involvement in the Core Curriculum. As such, the mission of the department helps to encourage and to support student placement in professional and academic positions in Massachusetts, where biotechnology and education are economic engines. Successful candidates will be faculty members who can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the department in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community.Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.
Essential Duties
The Department of Biological Sciences at Bridgewater State University seeks qualified Part Time Faculty for the 2025/26 academic year, who are enthusiastic teachers and dedicated to working with undergraduates.Specific course offerings include:
- BIOL 100 Lecture (General Principles of Biology Lecture)
- BIOL 100L (General Principles of Biology Lab)
- BIOL122 (General Biology II) This course covers evolutionary principles and the diversity of living organisms for Biology majors.
Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related field required.Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to teaching in an undergraduate setting are required.
Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising that enhances an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred.Teaching experience preferred.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.Posting Number
F00541POpen Date
05/02/2025Close Date
03/01/2026Open Until Filled
NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:- A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
- CV
- Cover Letter
This posting is for potential part-time, non-benefited, day program faculty positions in the Biological Sciences Department. The current salary rate for a typical 3 credit lecture course taught by a new part-time faculty member in the day program is $4,005.00, paid through bi-weekly payroll direct deposit. Rates may vary for other course types based on contact hour equivalencies.
Title
Part-time Faculty, Dept. of Biological SciencesRank
Adjunct InstructorTenure Information
Non-Tenure TrackDepartment Summary
The Biology Program at Bridgewater State University offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees and provides students with a broad background in the biological sciences allowing for flexibility in career choices. The overall goal of our program is to expose students to the scientific process and to promote the ability to think critically and to communicate science effectively. Students are the central focus and an integral part of the Department, working side-by-side with faculty who are enthusiastically committed to teaching and research. A strong sense of community is fostered through small class sizes and individualized mentoring from faculty, and this community is reinforced through our departmental seminar series and interactions among students and faculty. Students are encouraged to complete original research projects, which often culminate in publication or presentation at local, national or international conferences. The Department recognizes its responsibility to contribute to the understanding and thinking of non-science majors via its involvement in the Core Curriculum. As such, the mission of the department helps to encourage and to support student placement in professional and academic positions in Massachusetts, where biotechnology and education are economic engines. Successful candidates will be faculty members who can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the department in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community.Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.
Essential Duties
The Department of Biological Sciences at Bridgewater State University seeks qualified Part Time Faculty for the 2025/26 academic year, who are enthusiastic teachers and dedicated to working with undergraduates.Specific course offerings include:
- BIOL 100 Lecture (General Principles of Biology Lecture)
- BIOL 100L (General Principles of Biology Lab)
- BIOL122 (General Biology II) This course covers evolutionary principles and the diversity of living organisms for Biology majors.
Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related field required.Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to teaching in an undergraduate setting are required.
Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising that enhances an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred.Teaching experience preferred.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.Posting Number
F00541POpen Date
05/02/2025Close Date
03/01/2026Open Until Filled
NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:- A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
- CV
- Cover Letter
This posting is for potential part-time, non-benefited, day program faculty positions in the Biological Sciences Department. The current salary rate for a typical 3 credit lecture course taught by a new part-time faculty member in the day program is $4,005.00, paid through bi-weekly payroll direct deposit. Rates may vary for other course types based on contact hour equivalencies.
About Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater State University is a public liberal-arts college located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. As the largest college in the Massachusetts state university system outside the University of Massachusetts system, BSU is a place full of opportunity for students, faculty and staff. #ThisIsBSU
We value hiring educators in all positions whose diverse background, talents, passion and personal values align with our University values. Our community commitment values a welcoming, compassionate, and intellectually rigorous learning, working, and living environment. We reject all forms of bias, discrimination, xenophobia, and violence. We commit ourselves to actions that put into practice our individual and institutional values of diversity, inclusion, and equality for all.
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