Affiliated Instructor

Wheaton College Job | Affiliated Instructor

Affiliated Instructor

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number:	0601349
Position Title:	Affiliated Instructor
FLSA:	Exempt
Job Type:	Part-Time
Staff Term:
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:	Spring Semester Only
Position Type:	Faculty
Department:	Biological, Chemical, and Environmental Sciences
Job Summary/Basic Function:	The Biological, Chemical, and Environmental Sciences (BCES) department at Wheaton College is seeking applicants for a one-semester Affiliated Instructor teaching position for the Spring 2027 semester. The teaching responsibilities will be two Human Anatomy and Physiology I laboratories, one held on Wednesdays from 2:00 – 4:50pm and the other held on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 1:50pm. We are especially interested in candidates with anatomy and physiology teaching experience. Responsibilities of the Instructor include, but are not limited to, the following:• Teaching effectively in an in-person environment that fosters meaningful student-faculty interaction.• Grading assignments in a timely manner and posting grades in Canvas.• Holding regular office hours and being responsive to student needs. Wheaton’s BCES department is committed to creating an innovative, inclusive learning environment. Our work has been supported by an HHMI grant for inclusive excellence in STEM. As a department focused on equity and supporting diversity within academia, we encourage applications from individuals who have been historically excluded from Biology and from those who are strongly committed to diversifying the field through mentoring students. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications:	Minimum qualifications are an M.S. with teaching experience or a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits	To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $5K/course. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.
Physical Demands
ADA Statement:	Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement	Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:	10/09/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled	Yes
Contact(s):	Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:	508-286-8206
Contact Email:	[email protected]

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness