Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Engineering (Microbiology)

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova (Delaware County); On-site; USD 2,273,040 - 3,581,760; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Access to certain benefits

Job summary

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY seeks an Adjunct Faculty for Environmental Engineering with a focus on teaching the graduate level course CEE 7511 Microbiology. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in engineering education.

The position is part-time over a 9-month period, offering competitive pay ranging from $1,650 – $2,600 per credit/contact hour. Benefits include tuition assistance even for part-time employees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Committed to excellence in engineering education.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and fulfilling other duties as per specific courses.

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate in Civil Engineering or closely allied discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Engineering (Microbiology)

Villanova University invites applications for adjunct teaching positions in Civil and Environmental Engineering for graduate courses taught in the evening and/or undergraduate courses taught during the day. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department offers programs leading to the B.S. and M.S. degrees and participates in the College of Engineering Ph.D. degree program.

For this position, we are specifically looking for an adjunct faculty member to teach the graduate level course CEE 7511 Microbiology Environmental Engineering. The course covers: introduction to microbiology and biochemistry; bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses; structure, function, synthesis, and degradation of lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates; nutritional requirements for microbial growth; waterborne disease; indicator organisms; microbial ecology; and microbiology of the nitrifiers, methanogens, and sulfur bacteria.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and other duties which vary with specific courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• The applicant must be committed to excellence in engineering education.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Civil Engineering or closely allied discipline is strongly preferred.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Salary and Work Schedule

• Salary falls within the range of $1,650.00 – $2,600.00 per credit/contact hour. Final compensation will be determined by qualifications, course type, level, and market benchmarks.
• Applicants will work part‑time over a 9‑month period, with graduate courses held in the evening and undergraduate courses during the day.

Benefits

• Even as a part‑time employee, you will receive access to certain benefits, including tuition assistance and more.

EEO Statement

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.