Biology (Microbiology and Cell Biology)

Mid-Atlantic Christian University; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Christian University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty – Biology (on-campus). The successful candidate will teach introductory microbiology and cell biology courses (BIOL 275 and BIOL 341) on a periodic basis, as needed each semester.

Ideal candidates hold a Doctorate in biology or related field, with teaching and/or professional experience, while a Master’s degree is the minimum requirement.

Qualifications

• Ideal: Doctorate degree in biology, microbiology, or a related area, teaching and/or professional experience.
• Minimum: Masters degree in biology, microbiology, or a related area, minimal teaching and/or professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Possess a mature Christian faith and demonstrate teaching competence and scholarly ability.
• Be knowledgeable in discipline and respectful to Stone-Campbell faith tradition, and align with the school’s doctrinal statement.
• Contribute to the academic Christian community by integrating scholarship with the faith tradition.
• Be a person of virtuous character and lifestyle willing to invest in students’ holistic development.
• Commit to ministerial and discipleship training in a Christian university context.
• Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by a NACES member organization.

Skills

Teaching

Christian faith

Education

Doctorate in biology or related field

Master's in biology or microbiology

Job description

Mid-Atlantic Christian UniversityAnnouncement for Open Faculty Positions

Adjunct Faculty – Biology (on-campus)

Position Description:

An Adjunct Faculty member teaches on a periodic basis, dependent upon the needs of theinstitution for any given semester. MACU is currently looking for adjunct faculty who can teach in the area of biology. Particular needs include the following two courses:BIOL 275. Principles of Microbiology.A study of microorganisms with an emphasis placed on pathogenesis, principles of immunity andresistance to disease. Content of the course will include a study of microbial cell structure, physiology, environmental requirements, growth, modes of reproduction and genetics. The labtime will introduce students to the basic microbiological techniques used in the laboratory for the isolation, growth and/or identification of medically important bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

BIOL 341. Cell Biology.This course is an introduction to the regulation of cellular structure and function at the molecular level with an emphasis on the integration of biological and chemical aspects at the molecularlevel.

Degree Requirements:Ideal:

Doctorate degree in biology, microbiology, or a related area, teaching and/or professional experience.

Minimum:

Masters degree in biology, microbiology, or a related area, minimal teaching and/or professional experience.

Responsibilities:

The candidate must possess a mature Christian faith and be able to demonstrate teachingcompetence, scholarly ability and be knowledgeable in his or her discipline. The applicant must be respectful to the Stone-Campbell faith tradition, and in full agreement with the school’s doctrinal statement. One must be able to contribute to the well being and advancement of anacademic Christian community by integrating scholarship with the community’s faith tradition. The candidate must be a person of virtuous character and lifestyle who is willing to invest himself or herself in the holistic development of his or her students. The candidate must be committed to both ministerial and discipleship training in a Christian university context.

Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). An evaluation report from an accreditng organization must be submitted prior to any decision to hire. To view a listing of the current members of (NACES), please visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University, a private, faith based, four year college is committed to equality of educational opportunity and will not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, or prior military service. Federal guidelines (Sections 702-703 of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act) clearly recognize the right of church related institutions to seek personnel who will support the goals of the institution. Being a student or employee at MidAtlantic Christian University requires a commitment and lifestyle consistent with the institution's mission and values.Mid-Atlantic Christian University is accredited by:The Commission on Colleges and Universities (COCU) to award certificates, associate, and baccalaureate degrees.