Microbiology Faculty (part-time)

Chamberlain University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Chamberlain University is seeking a Visiting Professor to teach Fundamentals of Microbiology with Lab in Indianapolis, IN. The role emphasizes practitioner-focused education delivered on campus with a mix of face-to-face and blended technology.

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree and demonstrate subject matter expertise and exceptional communication skills. The position involves developing syllabi, updating materials, and delivering engaging lectures while upholding university policies and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree is required for all faculty positions (with 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught for undergraduate teaching).
• Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.
• Official transcripts must be provided for all earned degrees from a regionally accredited institution (or a NACES evaluated equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved syllabus following campus templates and course objectives.
• Organizes and updates all course materials regularly.
• Uses online tools and course software to prepare and deliver content.
• Models clear oral and written communication to engage students.
• Sets course expectations, objectives, dates, and evaluation weights.
• Ensures exam content aligns with course objectives.
• Maintains consistent grading and timely feedback to students.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Subject matter expertise

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Chamberlain
With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.
Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org ), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu , and follow Chamberlain on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn .

We are interested in developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to providing the finest practitioner-focused education.

We are seeking primarily Industry Professionals to share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate BSN nursing students on-site inIndianapolis, IN.

Fundamentals of Microbiology with Lab (BIOS-242)

Days: Monday's & Wednesday's, 9am - 12pm

Eve's: Monday's & Wednesday's, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

This course covers basic concepts of microbiology, with emphasison medically important microorganisms and infectious diseases. Alsoaddressed are microscopy, microbial growth and genetics, antimicrobialagents, epidemiology and immune system responses to pathogens.Lab exercises focus on aseptic techniques, isolation and culture ofmicroorganisms, microscopy and staining techniques.

Courses meet on campus twice a week, for eight week sessions. This face-to-face interaction is blended with technology (such as online discussions and assignments) for an enhanced learning environment. Commitment is on a course-by-course basis.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and provides students with an approved Adtalem Global Education syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
• Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and update all course materials.
• Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
• Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
• Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.
• Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
• Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Master's Degree is required for all faculty positions (with 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught for undergraduate teaching).Required
• Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
• Faculty must also have excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment.
• Must be able to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.
• Are able to provide official transcripts for all earned degrees from a regionally accredited institution (or a NACES approved US course-by-course equivalency evaluation for degrees earned and conferred outside of the US)Required

Additional Information

Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus:
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation