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Wright State University lists this Adjunct - Biological Sciences (Fall 2026-Summer 2027) opportunity in dayton, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Adjunct - Biological Sciences (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
EEO Statement
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title
Faculty Rank or Job Title Adjunct - Biological Sciences (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)
Job Category:
Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department
Department Biological Sciences
EEO number:
EEO number: 27A001
Position FTE
PT
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate
Salary Band:
Salary Band: NA
Job Summary/Basic Function:
WSU’s Biological Sciences in College of Science and Mathematics is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions for the academic year. Individuals with academic and performance qualifications for the ranks of adjunct instructor through adjunct professor are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional experience or academic qualifications covering subject matter taught within the Biological Sciences.
Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when equivalent experience is established. In terminal degree programs, adjunct faculty must possess the same level of degree.
If teaching outside field of their advanced degree, adjuncts must have completed at least 18 graduate level credit hours of instruction in the field where they teach.
At least 1 year professional or teaching experience.
Essential Functions and percent of time:
Teaching. 100%
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions
Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Posting Date
Posting Date 02/16/2026
First Consideration Date:
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435 USA
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Worksite address
dayton, OH, 45444, US
Who can apply
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