Adjunct Faculty of Biological and Health Sciences 2025-2026

The Biological and Health Sciences Department is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals as Adjunct Instructors of Biological and Health Sciences – the most common need is for introductory Biology labs, but also occasionally with upper-level courses like Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Kinesiology, and Nutrition.  Please view our list of courses and inquire.  

Job requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in Biology or related field. Experience teaching at the collegiate level preferred. Applications are received on an on-going basis. Interested candidates should send a letter of inquiry and curriculum vitae to Dr. Nate Thom, Chair of the Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187-5501. Tel. (630) 752-7112. Email:  nate.thom@wheaton.edu.  Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation, or credential files unless requested.  

Salary range:  $935 per credit hour for a faculty member with an MA and fewer than 3 years of experience teaching at Wheaton - $1100 per credit hour for a faculty member with a PhD.

WHEATON COLLEGE is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. Wheaton is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce and student body. We encourage the expression of multiple perspectives within a Christian worldview, inside and outside the classroom. For more information about Wheaton College visit www.wheaton.edu. 

Additionally, Wheaton College aspires to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty to learn and work. In support of this objective, the College requires background checks for final candidates, after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.