Grand Canyon University

Adjunct Faculty - Genetics – Traditional Campus (Fall 2025) – College of Natural Sciences


PayCompetitive
LocationPhoenix/Arizona
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R000061577

      Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

      The College of Natural Sciences employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and assisting students in a wide array of disciplines to further the advancement of scientific knowledge and understanding. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.

      Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Natural Sciences offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.

      Why Work at GCU:

      • Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee

      • 401(k)

      • Employee Perks and Discounts

      • Gym and Fitness Center

      • Canyon Health & Wellness Center

      GCU Main Campus - Phoenix, AZ:

      • Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2025 Semester (09/02/2025 - 12/14/2025)

      Course: Genetics

      This writing intensive course provides a comprehensive examination of the principles of heredity and variation, including Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics. Students explore topics such as gene mapping, DNA structure and replication, population genetics, and molecular change.

      What You Will Do:

      • Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions

      • Engage students in learning course objectives and topics

      • Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom

      • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

      What You Will Bring:

      • Preferred: D octorate or Master's in a Biological Science with emphasis in genetics or molecular biology.

      • Minimum: Master's in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in Biology emphasizing genetics or molecular biology.

      Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review :

      • Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above

      • Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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  • About the company

      Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona.

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