ABOUT SIMMONS - Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum. Thanks for your interest at Simmons University. This application form is to apply to a part-time position teaching lecture courses at Simmons in the School of Sciences and Health Professions. Please use this application form to provide information and your resumé for purposes of employment for a part-time position at Simmons University. Overview of Simmons. Located in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and of challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to focus on preparing women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women-centered undergraduate program, with graduate programs open to all. As a University committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Required Materials: Please submit an updated CV with your application. Compensation: $6,395 for a 3- or 4-credit section, to be paid out semi-monthly over the course of the semester. The Biology Department of the School of Sciences and Health Professions at Simmons University is seeking applicants for an adjunct instructor position in the Biology Department to teach Biol 113-02 in person, to begin September 2, 2026 and end December 19, 2026. Course Description: Biol 113 – General Biology introduces basic principles of biology, including cell structure and function, biochemistry and metabolism, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and discussion of the theory of evolution. Includes lecture and laboratory sessions. Responsibilities: The adjunct instructor will be responsible for lecturing and leading in class discussions on both Tuesdays and Thursdays:BIOL 113-02 – T/ Th 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM - Classes start September 2, 2026 and end December 14, 2026 with final exams December 16-19, 2026. Grades are due on January 4, 2027 at 10:00 AM. Requirements: Master’s or PhD. degree, experience teaching Biology courses. Preferred Qualifications: experience teaching General Biology. Instructions to Applicants: To apply, please submit a cover letter (including the title of the position for which you are applying) and a CV. A brief teaching statement or additional supporting materials to document excellence in teaching, such as course evaluations and syllabi of courses taught, are optional and welcomed. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Contact information for three professional references will be requested of selected applicants following initial review of applications.