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Adjunct Faculty - CAS Department of Biology
Job Description
This is an open continuous vacancy announcement that will be used to fill adjunct vacancies as they occur. Until you hear from a representative of the Department of Biology or the Office of HR Faculty, please continue to also apply directly to other positions posted on AU's website.
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a number of adjunct faculty positions for upcoming Academic Years. Rank will depend on an applicant’s highest degree earned in Biology or a related field. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Department of Biology offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Department is organized under the College of Arts and Sciences, which is where scholarship in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences is pursued. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at https://www.american.edu/cas/ and the Department of Biology at https://www.american.edu/cas/biology/.
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences has the following adjunct salary ranges:
Candidates Without a Terminal Degree In Course Subject Area
1-2 Credit Course: $2,865
3-4 Credit Course: $4,725
5-6 Credit Course: $4,938
Candidates With a Terminal Degree In Course Subject Area
1-2 Credit Course: $3,414
3-4 Credit Course: $5,400
5-6 Credit Course: $5,548
Benefits
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