Microbiology Adjunct Instructor Summer 2025

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Teach BIOL211 Microbiology to science, nursing, and allied health majors from May 12, 2025 - August 1, 2025. This course includes a 3 hour lecture and 4 hours of lab a week if taught as a 12 week course, or 6 hours of lecture and 8 hours of lab a week if taught as an 8 week course. This course is taught face-to-face.

The University of St. Francis is a welcoming community of learners committed to enhancing diversity and equity.

Adjuncts are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom and/or laboratory settings. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

* Master of Science degree in related field
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
* Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university

* Prior experience teaching biology courses
* Doctoral degree in related field

There is some flexibility based on availability; courses could be taught during the day (preferred) or evenings. All class are face-to-face with online support, and laboratories include hands-on and inquiry-based components.

Work is performed in classroom and laboratory settings with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.