Adjunct Instructor - Genetics

The University of Holy Cross invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Genetics. The position starts January 12, 2026, for in-person classes. Review of applications is ongoing.

Position Description
Adjunct Instructor of Genetics is a part-time faculty position. The instructor is contracted per course on a semester-by-semester basis.
 
Responsibilities
Planning and delivering instruction, testing, and reporting in the assigned Genetics course in accordance with course description, syllabus, learning outcomes, and University policies. The instructor must also be available for student conferences to review individual student progress. Additional responsibilities include maintaining student attendance records and adhering to academic calendar deadlines. The Adjunct Instructor must demonstrate the ability to effectively educate students and to exemplify the mission of the University to educate the minds and hearts of its students.
 
Qualifications
This position requires a master’s degree or higher in Genetics or in a closely related field with at least 18 documented graduate-level credit hours in Genetics coursework. At least one year of experience as an instructor (full-time or adjunct) is preferred, as is experience with learning management systems. The instructor must possess exemplary interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with a wide range of students, and skills in establishing and managing course content and academic deadlines.
 
Equal Opportunity
The University of Holy Cross assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veterans’ status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.

Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a complete application packet, consisting of a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Shavondra Wallace, HR@uhcno.edu in a single submission. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.