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Adjunct Lecturer, Biological Sciences The Department of Biology at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate courses during the 2026-2027 academic year.Job Description:
Spring 2027
BIOL-BC3590 Senior Seminar in Biology
The adjunct lecturer in BIOL-BC3590 Senior Seminar in Biology guides students as they explore the primary literature in the Biological Sciences in greater depth than can be achieved in a lecture course. Seminar periods are devoted to oral reports and discussion of assigned readings and student reports. Students will write one extensive literature review of a topic related to the central theme of the seminar section. Topics vary per semester and are based on the instructor’s teaching and research interests.
Pay Rate: $14,000
Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair or Director.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in a related discipline is strongly preferred.
Application Requirements
Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:
- CV
- Statement of interest (including teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training)
Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Barnard CollegeTime Type:
Part timeIf you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.
Job:
Adjunct Lecturer, Biological Sciences The Department of Biology at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate courses during the 2026-2027 academic year.Job Description:
Spring 2027
BIOL-BC3590 Senior Seminar in Biology
The adjunct lecturer in BIOL-BC3590 Senior Seminar in Biology guides students as they explore the primary literature in the Biological Sciences in greater depth than can be achieved in a lecture course. Seminar periods are devoted to oral reports and discussion of assigned readings and student reports. Students will write one extensive literature review of a topic related to the central theme of the seminar section. Topics vary per semester and are based on the instructor’s teaching and research interests.
Pay Rate: $14,000
Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair or Director.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in a related discipline is strongly preferred.
Application Requirements
Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:
- CV
- Statement of interest (including teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training)
Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Who's Hiring
- UC San Diego36
- Bentley University12
- University of Southern California8
- Colorado Mesa University6
- The City University of New York6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct clinical professor jobs.
- Active licensure or board certification in a relevant clinical specialty
- Master's or doctoral degree in nursing, medicine, or a health-related field
- Minimum two years of direct patient care or clinical practice experience
- Prior experience supervising or precepting students in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with simulation lab equipment and clinical education technology
- Familiarity with accreditation standards such as ACEN, CCNE, or ARC-PA
Tips for Your Adjunct Clinical Professor Job Search
Tailor your CV to clinical teaching
Adjunct clinical roles weight patient care hours and clinical certifications differently than research faculty positions. List your active licensure, board certifications, and clinical specialty first, then teaching experience, so hiring committees can confirm your credentials immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists adjunct clinical professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target programs with accreditation needs
Nursing, PA, PT, and OT programs must meet faculty-to-student ratios set by their accrediting bodies. Schools approaching a review cycle often post adjunct clinical openings urgently, so filter your search for programs in those fields to find the most responsive departments.
Show continuity of active practice
Many programs require adjunct clinical faculty to maintain active clinical practice alongside teaching. Explicitly state your current clinical hours or practice setting in your cover letter to preempt the most common disqualifying concern hiring coordinators raise.
Prepare a teaching philosophy for health professions
Generic teaching philosophy statements miss the mark for clinical faculty searches. Yours should address how you bridge evidence-based practice with hands-on clinical reasoning, and give a concrete example from supervising students in a clinical setting.
Negotiate course load before accepting an offer
Adjunct clinical contracts frequently list minimum contact hours but leave maximum load vague. Ask directly how many clinical sections or simulation labs you are expected to cover per semester so you can weigh the offer against your existing practice commitments.
Adjunct Clinical Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most adjunct clinical professors?
The most active employers for adjunct clinical professors right now are UC San Diego, Bentley University, and University of Southern California, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health system-affiliated universities and large nursing schools tend to post the highest volume of adjunct clinical openings.
How many adjunct clinical professor jobs are remote?
About 29% of adjunct clinical professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote positions are less common in this role than in other academic fields because hands-on supervision of students in clinical settings is a core requirement. Online health informatics and telehealth-focused courses are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote instruction.
How do you become an adjunct clinical professor?
Start by earning at least a master's degree in your clinical specialty, since most programs require graduate-level credentials. Accumulate direct patient care experience and, where possible, precept or mentor students in a clinical setting. Once you have active licensure and two or more years of practice, apply directly to health professions programs at community colleges, universities, or health system-affiliated schools seeking part-time clinical faculty.
Can you get hired as an adjunct clinical professor with no prior teaching experience?
Yes, many programs will hire adjunct clinical professors who have strong clinical credentials but no formal classroom teaching history. Programs weight licensure, specialty certification, and patient care experience heavily. Preceptorship, mentoring clinical students during rotations, or supervising interns in a practice setting counts as relevant experience and should be highlighted clearly on your CV and cover letter.
What does the adjunct clinical professor interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a phone or video screen conducted by the program director or department chair to verify credentials and clinical background. A second round often involves a brief teaching demonstration or case-based discussion with faculty committee members. Some programs also request a review of your clinical syllabi or course materials before or after the interview, particularly for accreditation-sensitive programs.
Where can I find and apply to adjunct clinical professor jobs?
You can find and apply to adjunct clinical professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your clinical specialty and academic background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and availability.
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