Biology Instructor Jobs
Biology Instructor jobs are open across K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and tutoring organizations, from entry-level and adjunct positions to tenured faculty and department leads, with specializations in anatomy, ecology, and molecular biology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
Job Description
The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Introductory Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II and/or Microbiology. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.
***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***
- The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
- The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
- During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
- During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned lecture, discussion and/or laboratory courses in the biology discipline. Courses may include introductory biology, anatomy and physiology I and II, microbiology, genetics, and/or other biology courses as needed.
- Planning and preparing (development of instructional material, preparation of course syllabi, writing assignments, exams, etc.), presentation, and coordination of classroom instruction and related activities.
- Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include daytime, evening, weekend and/or accelerated sections. Opportunities may exist to teach summer session classes.
- Follow guidelines from department course coordinators to ensure consistent content coverage and student experience across multiple sections of a course.
- Administer, grade and provide feedback in a timely manner to monitor student mastery and progress through a course.
- Meet college-established deadlines to submit student mid-term and final course grades.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters in Biological Sciences or a related major with relevant courses.
- Demonstrated experience teaching using a variety of delivery methods, online resources, and technology applications across the curriculum.
- Proficiency with and ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) and other web-based instructional technology to facilitate learning in a web-enhanced environment.
- Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
- Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related field.
- Prior college level teaching experience related to introductory biology courses.
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.
Closing Date
Friday, May 14, 2027Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
Job Description
The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Introductory Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II and/or Microbiology. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.
***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***
- The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
- The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
- During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
- During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned lecture, discussion and/or laboratory courses in the biology discipline. Courses may include introductory biology, anatomy and physiology I and II, microbiology, genetics, and/or other biology courses as needed.
- Planning and preparing (development of instructional material, preparation of course syllabi, writing assignments, exams, etc.), presentation, and coordination of classroom instruction and related activities.
- Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include daytime, evening, weekend and/or accelerated sections. Opportunities may exist to teach summer session classes.
- Follow guidelines from department course coordinators to ensure consistent content coverage and student experience across multiple sections of a course.
- Administer, grade and provide feedback in a timely manner to monitor student mastery and progress through a course.
- Meet college-established deadlines to submit student mid-term and final course grades.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters in Biological Sciences or a related major with relevant courses.
- Demonstrated experience teaching using a variety of delivery methods, online resources, and technology applications across the curriculum.
- Proficiency with and ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) and other web-based instructional technology to facilitate learning in a web-enhanced environment.
- Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
- Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related field.
- Prior college level teaching experience related to introductory biology courses.
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.
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Who's Hiring
- State of Georgia14
- State of South Carolina3
- Palm Beach State College3
- Contra Costa Community College District3
- Minnesota State2M
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in biology instructor jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in biology or a closely related life science field
- Demonstrated classroom teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level
- Ability to design and deliver laboratory instruction with proper safety protocols
- Familiarity with learning management systems and digital course delivery tools
- State teaching licensure or subject-matter certification for K-12 positions
- Experience developing curriculum aligned to state or institutional academic standards
Tips for Your Biology Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume for each institution type
A community college posting weighs teaching load and advising experience more heavily than a research university. Adjust your resume to lead with classroom hours and curriculum development when applying to teaching-focused roles, and with publications when targeting research institutions.
List your lab supervision and safety credentials
Many biology instructor postings require documented lab management experience and familiarity with OSHA safety protocols. Call out specific lab techniques you've supervised, the class sizes you've managed, and any safety training certifications directly in your skills section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists biology instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews
Most biology instructor hiring committees request a live or recorded teaching sample. Practice explaining one concept at two different levels, such as cell division for a non-majors course versus an upper-division genetics class, so you can adapt on the spot to whatever the committee requests.
Address curriculum alignment in your cover letter
K-12 and community college postings often specify state standards or articulation agreements with four-year colleges. Name the specific standards you've taught to, such as Next Generation Science Standards, and explain how your course design maps to those requirements.
Negotiate course load and lab prep time separately
Adjunct and lecturer contracts sometimes list contact hours without counting lab prep or grading. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether lab sections count toward your total load and what support, such as lab coordinators or teaching assistants, is included in the role.
Biology Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most biology instructors?
The companies hiring the most biology instructors right now include State of Georgia, State of South Carolina, and Palm Beach State College, with the largest share of openings in Georgia, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across K-12 school districts, community college systems, and tutoring organizations.
How many biology instructor jobs are remote?
About 30% of biology instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability concentrated in online course development, virtual tutoring, and curriculum design roles rather than in-person lab instruction. Traditional classroom and lab-based positions at schools and colleges remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a biology instructor?
Earn at least a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field, though most post-secondary positions require a master's degree or higher. Complete student teaching or adjunct experience to build a classroom record. For K-12 roles, obtain your state's teaching licensure. Build a portfolio of syllabi, lab materials, and any curriculum you've designed to demonstrate readiness to hiring committees.
How do you get hired as a biology instructor with little experience?
Start with tutoring, substitute teaching, or teaching assistant roles to build documented classroom hours. Community colleges and adult education programs are more open to candidates without full teaching records if you have strong subject-matter credentials. Volunteer to guest-lecture or lead lab sections through a local institution to generate references and a teaching sample before applying to full positions.
What does the biology instructor interview process look like?
Most hiring processes begin with a screening call focused on your teaching background and subject expertise. Finalists are typically invited to a teaching demonstration before a committee, followed by a panel interview covering curriculum philosophy, student engagement strategies, and lab management. K-12 district interviews often include an additional conversation with an administrator about standards alignment and classroom management.
Where can I find and apply to biology instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to biology instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, subject specialization, and preferred institution type, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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