2025-12-26 – Weekly Biology Jobs : Teaching roles are in high demand

Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.


This week in the biology job market, there’s a mix of teaching and project management roles that are popping up across the country. Schools are certainly looking for new faculty, and there’s a noticeable push for both full-time and adjunct positions. Remote roles are a bit scarce but definitely worth checking out if that’s your preference.


This Week’s Jobs

  • Faculty - Biology
    A full-time faculty spot is open at Concordia University in Irvine, starting Fall 2026. They’re on the lookout for someone who excels in teaching.
    Company: Concordia University - Irvine Ca | Location: Irvine, CA
    Apply Here

  • Adjunct Faculty - Biology and Biochemistry
    Concordia University is also hiring adjunct faculty for general Biology and Biochemistry. This is a good chance to engage with the department’s core mission.
    Company: Concordia University - Irvine Ca | Location: Irvine, CA
    Apply Here

  • Faculty- Biology
    Dakota Wesleyan University has a tenure-track position up for grabs. This could be a great opportunity for someone aiming to make a long-term impact.
    Company: Dakota Wesleyan University | Location: Mitchell, SD
    Apply Here

  • Project Manager, Molecular Biology
    GenScript/ProBio is searching for a Project Manager to work on life sciences projects. It’s an exciting role for those interested in CRO and synthetic biology.
    Company: GenScript/ProBio | Location: Piscataway, NJ
    Apply Here

  • Biology Teacher
    Detroit Community Schools needs a Biology Teacher. A bachelor’s degree in Biology or Education is required.
    Company: Detroit Community Schools | Location: Detroit, MI
    Apply Here

  • Biology Teacher
    Focused Staffing is looking for a teacher to take charge of 9th-grade biology. This role aims to inspire students with a love for STEM.
    Company: Focused Staffing | Location: Maplewood, NJ
    Apply Here

  • Adjunct Opportunities - Biology
    Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct roles in Biology and Horticulture for Spring 2026.
    Company: BERGEN COMM COLLEGE | Location: Paramus, NJ
    Apply Here

  • Biology Teacher
    Helix Community Schools is hiring for their Aviation Academy. They’re seeking someone who can make science engaging for students.
    Company: Helix Community Schools | Location: Baton Rouge, LA
    Apply Here

  • Assistant Professor of Biology
    Wesleyan College in Macon is looking for an Assistant Professor. It’s a full-time role perfect for those ready to dive into academia.
    Company: Wesleyan College | Location: Macon, GA
    Apply Here


Work From Anywhere (100% Verified)

Remote opportunities are quite appealing for those looking to balance professional and personal life. This week, a few remote positions are available, mainly in the academic and research sectors.

  • HEALTH SCIENCE ADJUNCT - BIOLOGY (REMOTE)
    South College is offering part-time online faculty positions in Health Science. It’s ideal for those with a background in biology.
    Company: SOUTH COLLEGE | Location: Knoxville, TN
    Apply Here

  • Biology Labeling Expert - US
    Mercor is looking for Biology PhDs to join an AI research initiative. It’s an exciting remote role for those in the field.
    Company: Mercor | Location: San Francisco, CA
    Apply Here

  • Exceptional Biology PhDs
    Mercor is also seeking Biology PhDs for a premier project with a top AI lab. It’s a remote position with high-impact potential.
    Company: Mercor | Location: San Francisco, CA
    Apply Here

  • Adjunct Faculty - Biology - Remote | WFH
    Get It Recruit is offering a remote adjunct position. A master’s degree in biology or a related field is required.
    Company: Get It Recruit - Educational Services | Location: Claremont, NH
    Apply Here

  • Patent Agent - Life Sciences Biology VIP-20013
    Vanguard-IP is hiring a Patent Agent with a strong background in immunology and molecular biology.
    Company: Vanguard-IP | Location: Washington, DC
    Apply Here

  • Patent Agent - Life Sciences Biology VIP-20012
    Another opportunity with Vanguard-IP for a Patent Agent in the life sciences field.
    Company: Vanguard-IP | Location: Mountain View, CA
    Apply Here

  • Patent Agent - Life Sciences Biology VIP-20014
    Yet another role at Vanguard-IP, this time based in New York, for those experienced in gene therapy and related fields.
    Company: Vanguard-IP | Location: New York, NY
    Apply Here

  • Director Business Development- Discovery Services
    Frontage Laboratories is seeking someone to lead their drug discovery services.
    Company: Frontage Laboratories | Location: Exton, PA
    Apply Here

  • Territory Sales Representative (Raleigh Area, North Carolina Area)
    Veolia Water Technologies has an opening for someone with a background in Chemistry, Biology, or related fields.
    Company: Veolia Water Technologies (VWT) | Location: Cary, NC
    Apply Here

  • Nonclinical Writer
    MMS is hiring a Nonclinical Writer with a solid foundation in pharmacology and biology.
    Company: MMS | Location: Nashville, TN
    Apply Here


See all urgent needs jobs here: See Urgent Needs Jobs
Explore remote jobs here: See Remote Jobs


That’s all for this week! Keep an eye on these opportunities and don’t wait too long to apply if something catches your eye. Good luck out there!

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I snagged a fall adjunct by applying within hours on HigherEdJobs (https://www.higheredjobs.com) and adding a 10‑min teaching demo — ‘apply promptly’ isn’t hype. For PM roles, lead with grant tracking and IRB timeline wins; remote is thin, but asking about hybrid sections has worked for me.

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I’ve had the best results by emailing the department chair 24–48 hours after applying — two adjunct interviews came after a 3‑sentence note with my availability and a link to a sample lab syllabus; even when “remote roles are scarce,” a couple offered hybrid once they knew I could cover evening sections… Caveat: cold notes land better at community colleges and regional publics than R1s, where HR gates everything.

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Real-time postings vanish fast; https://www.cccregistry.org alerts landed me two bio adjunct interviews, though rural districts reply slower.

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Quick tip: I started getting callbacks after uploading unofficial transcripts and a one-page ‘courses I can teach’ list on SchoolJobs (GovernmentJobs | City, State, Federal & Public Sector Jobs); some districts won’t move you forward without those. Emailing chairs can help at smaller programs, but in big systems the HR portal wins — like labeling your petri dish so it doesn’t get tossed.

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Piggybacking on @rachel_d92: when a posting says ‘part-time pool,’ I lead my cover letter with one tight DEI paragraph and a line like ‘evenings + hybrid ok,’ and I tend to hear back quicker; tiny caveat — some portals auto‑truncate, so keep it under about 200 words.

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Quick example: my response rate jumped after I added a short ‘gear I can teach with’ line up top (PCR, gel rigs, spectrophotometer) and a 3-minute unlisted demo — showing my lab bench in 180 seconds; two chairs referenced it. For fresh listings, https://www.higheredjobs.com alerts hit fast, but some community colleges only post on their HR pages, so double-check.

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I started hearing back faster from adjunct pools when I emailed the department chair right after applying — since these real-time posts expire fast — and added one line like “can take over a late-start BIO 101 lab; Sat mornings ok.” It won’t matter for some HR-heavy schools, but when it’s allowed, that quick nudge has gotten me same-day responses.

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For these real-time posts that can expire quickly, what helped me was putting the exact course numbers right in the subject and first sentence. Example: “Subject: BIO 101/110L adjunct — can start 1/8, campus or hybrid.” I got faster callbacks with that, though if it’s a portal-only application I paste the same line at the top of the form instead.

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I started getting faster replies when I attached a one-page “first two weeks of labs” outline (prep times, safety notes, materials ) to my teaching applications, because it shows I can walk in and teach tomorrow and fits the “apply promptly” note. For campuses saying remote is scarce, I also note I can take 7:30–10 p.m. sections and Saturday labs. Small caveat: if you don’t know their inventory, list substitute setups (e.g., blue-light boxes if no UV) so it still reads realistic.

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