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Adjunct Instructor for Microbiology Labs

Position Number: 6756430
Location: Purchase, NY
Position Type: Science - Biology

Adjunct Instructor for Microbiology Labs

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor for Microbiology Labs

Department: Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing

Reports to: Division Chair

Effective Date: 11/19/2025

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 1

Job Description:

The adjunct will teach the lab portion of BIO2072: Microbiology for Health Sciences. The course is described as the following: This is an introductory course to study the morphology and physiology of bacteria and other microbes for nursing students and other health professionals. We emphasize the history of the microbes and focus in different aspects of the prokaryotes such as structure and physiology of the bacteria. The function of the different antibiotics against the bacteria will be discussed. Other microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, protozoa and helminth will also be reviewed briefly. The basic introduction of the immunology will be introduced. Laboratory exercises will afford students the opportunity to develop skills in various practices designed to study the morphology, physiology and practical value of nonpathogenic microorganisms, including sterile technique. This course is not intended for biology majors and will not complete major or minor requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Teach one (or two) lab portions of BIO2072

Laboratories run 2 hours and 45 minutes each

Days and times of lecture are Mondays 1:40-4:25p and Wednesdays 1:40p-4:25p

Section(s) of Microbiology taught will be decided by the adjunct in coordination with the Division chair

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 laboratory safety and chemical hygiene knowledge and application

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.- microbiology)

Experience: Experience with teaching a similar course is preferred

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and walking around a laboratory.

Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times.

Salary:

The annual salary for this position is dependent upon the adjunct union contract (3 credit courses with a non-terminal degree are $3,375; With a terminal degree $3,675).

Hours Expectation:

One (or two) laboratories per week (2 hours and 45 minutes each) as well as 3 office hours per week.

Days and Times: Mondays 1:40-4:25p and/ or Wednesdays 1:40p-4:25p

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
Pay: Starting: $3,375

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