Title: Adjunct Instructor - Biology Department
State Role Title: AD790 - Adjunct Instructor
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Biology at Norfolk State University is seeking adjunct professors to teach the following courses:
BIO 110L/ BIO 111L
Responsibilities: Teach General Biology laboratory I (BIO 110L) and General Biology Laboratory II (BIO 111L) to biology majors. The course is an introductory level course designed to support the BIO 110/BIO 111 lecture curriculum and provide biology majors with an understanding of introductory biology concepts. Candidates for this posting must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology.
BIO 163/ BIO 163L
Responsibilities: Teach Microbiology for Health Science lecture (BIO 163) and laboratory (BIO 163L0 to pre-nursing and non-majors. The course focuses on basic microbiology techniques and characterization of microorganisms. Candidates for this position must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology.
BIO 165/165 L and BIO 166/165L
Responsibilities: Teach Human Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratories to health science majors. The course emphasizes hands on experience with animal tissues. Candidates for this position must have a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Biology and experience teach anatomy and physiology laboratories.
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrate commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.
This position opened on March 24, 2026 and there is a five consecutive workdays minimum posting requirement.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates for BIO 110l/BIO 110L - Must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology.
Candidates for BIO 163/163L - Must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology
Candidates for BIO 165/165L and BIO 166/166L - Must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology and experience teaching anatomy and physiology laboratories.
Additional Considerations
As delineated above.
Special Instructions
The successful candidate will need to provide three Letters of Recommendation.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
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EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: Emailed material not accepted
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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