"Adjunct Instructor for Principles of Genetics Lab"

Job Description

The adjunct will teach the laboratory course for BIO3003/ BIO5003: Principles of Genetics. This course is designed to provide the student with a qualitative introduction to the field of genetics. This one semester course will focus on the basic principles of genetics, such as the role of DNA and RNA in gene expression and protein synthesis, Mendelian genetics, the role of genetics in animal development, and population and evolutionary genetics. To engage students, lecture material will be reinforced through practical applications within the laboratory setting. The lectures and laboratory assignments will leave the student with an operational knowledge of modern day genetics and an ability to communicate the material in a scientific manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach the course BIO3003/ BIO5003, which includes one 2 hour 40 minute laboratory per week. Days and times of laboratory are Thursdays 6:15-8:55p
• Use Brightspace as a digital learning platform for course materials and grading
• Hold 3 office hours per week

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications

Education

M.S., Ph.D., post-docs, or experienced academicians with a strong background in a related discipline (e.g.- molecular biology, biology, genetics)

Experience

Teaching experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of standing and walking around a laboratory. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Hours Expectation

1 lab/week (2 hours and 40 minutes/ lab) & 3 office hours/week.

Housing

Housing is not provided.

Benefits

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

Job Type

Part Time