"Adjunct Faculty - Biology"

Job Summary

The Department of Natural Sciences at Mercy University is seeking passionate, dedicated and experienced Microbiology lecture and laboratory instructors to join our adjunct faculty.

This is an opportunity to join the School of Health and Natural Sciences with undergraduate programs in biology, clinical laboratory science, health science, communication disorders, exercise science, occupational therapy assistant (AAS degree), and veterinary technology as well as 4 accredited graduate health professional programs (communication disorders, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies). Salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must send a complete application consisting of: a cover letter addressing the applicants’ qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers and email contact for at least three professional references. The initial review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities will include teaching one or more sections of Microbiology lecture and/or lab (fully in-person) at the Dobbs Ferry or Bronx campuses.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience teaching Microbiology lecture and/or laboratories to undergraduate students strongly preferred
• Candidates with a record of excellent teaching at the undergraduate level are strongly preferred
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of undergraduate students
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required
• Strong computer skills required
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly with BlackBoard, as well as teleconferencing software, particularly Zoom and BlackBoard Collaborate, strongly preferred

Education Requirements

• Ph.D. in Microbiology or a related discipline, preferred; M.S. in Microbiology or a related discipline, required