Part Time Biochemistry Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Description
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Biology to begin August 15, 2026.
Applicants must be a Minnesota resident during the term of their employment and have current authorization to work in the United States. Gustavus will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Gustavus is not an e-verify institution.
Employment Type: Part-Time; $5,000 per 4-credit course; Exempt (Salaried); In-person instruction preferred (open to discussion about synchronous online instruction)
Prerequisites
What We're Looking For

• A minimum of a Master's degree in a related field (doctoral degree is strongly preferred)
• Ability to teach an upper-level, undergraduate Genetics course
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identities

Position Overview

• Teach 4 credit hours during the Fall 2026 Teach a 300-level Genetics course (without lab). This course supports both the Biology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors. The course is scheduled for M-W-F from 10:30-11:35 a.m. Classes begin August 31, 2026, and the fall semester ends December 18, 2026.
• Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.

Why Teach at Gustavus?

• Elevate your teaching. Take advantage of opportunities to join a teaching circle, participate in workshops, apply for an internal teaching development grant, and engage in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.
• Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College's membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).
• Be a part of our community. We offer free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities.

How to Apply
To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the position qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable)
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.
Institution Information
Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving 1,800 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/about/administrative-offices/provost/prospective-faculty-provost .
Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.
Department Information
The Biology Department offers diverse academic experiences to undergraduate students as part of a strong liberal arts education. Both the College and the Department are taking evidence-based actions to enhance diversity and support inclusion in classrooms and among our majors and faculty. Each year, about 45 Biology majors graduate, placing us among the largest majors across the College. Our courses are also integral parts of other majors, such as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Environmental Studies, and Nursing. Our majors develop breadth through a required four-course core spanning biochemistry to organismal and systems-level processes before taking elective courses in areas of their interests. Both core and elective courses have embedded research opportunities that emphasize quantitative analyses and scientific communication. Our graduates pursue employment, as well as graduate and professional studies in biotechnology, education, environmental, or health-related fields. Departmental faculty are active teacher-scholars who value collaborations within and between disciplines. Newly renovated science facilities include teaching and research tissue culture spaces and confocal and scanning electron microscopes. Our courses are part of a college-wide liberal arts curriculum that develops an understanding of human cultures and the natural world by inquiry, analysis, and communication while also promoting civic engagement and ethical actions. As such, many of our courses emphasize how science intersects with issues of social, cultural, philosophical and environmental value. For more information about the department, its faculty, students, and courses, please see the department website at https://gustavus.edu/biology/ .
NOTE: Candidates will not be compensated for materials prepared as part of the interview process, and the College will not retain the materials for its own use.
Contact
Laura Burrack | lburrack@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7325
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2026