Adjunct Faculty, BIO419/BIO519 Immunology

CP01 Chatham University; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Immunology (BIO419/BIO519) in Spring 2027 on campus in Pittsburgh, PA. The course covers undergraduate and graduate enrollment with a 3-credit load and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:30 PM.

The instructor will prepare syllabus, readings, assignments, exams, hold office hours, advise students, and submit timely grades, coordinating with the biology department chair to ensure rigorous, inclusive instruction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in immunology, microbiology or a closely related field is required.
• PhD in immunology, microbiology or a closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach the combined section on campus at the scheduled times.
• Prepare the syllabus, readings, assignments and exams, with appropriate expectations for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Hold office hours, advise students on course questions and submit grades on time.
• Coordinate with the department chair.

Education

Master's degree in immunology, microbiology or a closely related field

PhD in immunology, microbiology or a closely related field

Job description

Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions.

Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.

Job title: Adjunct Faculty, Biology (BIO419/BIO519 Immunology)

Worker type / category: Adjunct faculty, part-time, temporary

Department: Science (Biology)

Term: Spring 2027 (Jan 4 - Apr 30)

Location: Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA (on campus)

Course and schedule: BIO419/BIO519 Immunology, 3 credits. Tuesday and Thursday, 2:15 to 3:30 PM.

Summary: The Science department is seeking an adjunct instructor for Immunology, an upper-level course taught as a single section with undergraduate (BIO419) and graduate (BIO519) enrollment. The course serves biology, human biology and pre-health students.

Responsibilities

• Teach the combined section on campus at the scheduled times.
• Prepare the syllabus, readings, assignments and exams, with appropriate expectations for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Hold office hours, advise students on course questions and submit grades on time.
• Coordinate with the department chair.

Minimum qualifications

• Master's degree in immunology, microbiology or a closely related field, with relevant experience required.

Preferred qualifications

• PhD in immunology, microbiology or a closely related field preferred.

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