Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - Natural Sciences

Overview

Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - Natural Sciences

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia's degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Department and Position Details

The Natural Sciences Department at LaGuardia Community College, part of the City University of New York, is inviting applications for part-time faculty positions. We are looking to hire an instructor to teach a one-semester majors biology research course (SCB 252 : Fundamentals of Biotechniques). In the Fall II semester, this course will meet in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 : 00 PM to 4 : 25 PM, running from January 5, 2026, to February 26, 2026. In the Spring semester, this course will meet in person on Wednesdays from 8 : 00 am to 11 : 30 am, running from March 4, 2026, to June 16, 2026.

We are also seeking an instructor to teach the recitation section for a one-semester Genetics course (SCB 257 : Genetics). The recitation section will meet in person on Mondays from 3 : 25 PM to 6 : 45 PM and will run from March 4, 2026, to June 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate(s) will be required to perform teaching and guidance duties in the area(s) of expertise. This includes teaching lectures, creating, administering, and grading assessments (quizzes, exams, lab reports), and providing student guidance.

Course Details

SCB 252 Fundamentals of Biology

Students will engage in authentic undergraduate research experiences using Drosophila Melanogaster as a model system. They will learn techniques commonly performed in biological laboratories, including micropipetting, isolation and quantification of nucleic acids and proteins, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), immunodetection, and gel electrophoresis. Additionally, students will explore data analysis, the responsible conduct of research, effective science communication, and reflect on the societal impact of biotechnological techniques. Students enrolled in this course are typically majoring in biology or biotechnology. Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching both the lecture and laboratory portions of the course, as well as developing and mentoring students through a research project involving Drosophila Melanogaster. A Ph.D. in biology or a related field is preferred, along with expertise in modern biotechnological techniques, such as the CRISPR-Cas9 system.

SCB 257 Genetics

SCB257 is the capstone course for students in Biotechnology concentration. The course is also a program requirement for students in the Animal Science track. SCB257 covers essential aspects of genetics, including mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, DNA replication, mutations, repair, gene expression and regulation, epigenetics, genomic features and analysis, genomic evolution, karyotype, ploidy, gene dosage, genetic mapping, genetic manipulations, and population genetics. During the recitation, students will solve Mendelian inheritance problems and perform Chi-square analysis to confirm Mendelian laws of inheritance. Students will conduct an immersive research project on gene mapping using Drosophila melanogaster. Students will also be introduced to CRISPR-Cas9, DNA fingerprinting, and Ames testing. A Ph.D. in biology or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

For Adjunct Assistant Professor : Ph.D. in biology or related field required. The ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Research experience using Drosophila Melanogaster is required. Teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable.

For Adjunct Lecturer : Master's degree or enrollment in a biology / neuroscience graduate program preferred. The ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Research experience using Drosophila Melanogaster is required. Teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable.

Compensation

For Adjunct Lecturer : $100.41 / hr

For Adjunct Assistant Professor : $109.54 / hr

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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Candidates should provide a CV / resume and statement of scholarly interests.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled. Review of resumes will begin immediately.

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting : Faculty

Equal Employment Opportunity

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.

Job ID 31087

Location LaGuardia Community College

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