Part-Time Online Faculty - Natural Sciences

October 16, 2026

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our instructional pool of part-time natural sciences faculty. Applicants should clearly indicate their qualifications to teach one or more of the following classes: Science in Today’s World, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, General Chemistry, Physics, and/or Astronomy.

Reporting to the Department Chair for General Education and Social Sciences, part-time faculty are assigned to course sections based on their qualifications, interest, performance, and course section availability.

This is a remote online part-time faculty position. Instructional faculty at Excelsior University teach online using pre-built course shells with common readings, activities, and assignments across all sections.

Faculty Duties and Responsibilities:

Implementing courses as designed by the University, including the completion of weekly tasks on a university-supplied checklist.
Bringing their own knowledge and expertise to bear on the subject matter.
Engaging regularly and substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards.
Providing timely, high-quality feedback on student work.
Holding regular virtual office hours.
Keeping the department chair apprised of any student or course issues.
Following University policies.
Completing University-required training and attending required pre-term meetings.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A master’s degree or higher in a relevant science field (biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, etc.) and a minimum of 15 graduate credits in any other disciplinary area where they will teach. Doctorate preferred.
Experience teaching in an asynchronous online environment.
Experience with the Canvas learning management system preferred.
A student-centered teaching approach.
A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including those under-served by traditional higher education.

Rate of Pay:

A flat rate of $1000 per credit for a section of at least 10 undergraduate students or 8 graduate students. Courses that fall under these student headcounts are considered low enrolled courses.

Low enrolled courses will be paid on a directed study rate ($250/student for undergraduate courses and $300/student for graduate courses) based on the number of students enrolled in the course section at the close of late registration.

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