Microbiology Visiting Professor - On-Campus, St. Louis

Chamberlain University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Chamberlain University in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Visiting Professor to teach microbiology on-site. Courses meet once or twice weekly for eight weeks, blending face-to-face with online discussions and assignments for an enhanced learning experience.

The position emphasizes practitioner-focused education, with compensation per assignment and requirements including a Master's degree and strong communication and instructional skills. This is a course-by-course, on-site appointment.

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.
• 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.
• Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved Covista 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

Skills

Communication skills

Subject matter expertise

Motivational skills

Instructional skills

Collaborative ability

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Chamberlain University in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Visiting Professor to teach microbiology on-site. Courses meet once or twice weekly for eight weeks, blending face-to-face with online discussions and assignments for an enhanced learning experience.

The position emphasizes practitioner-focused education, with compensation per assignment and requirements including a Master's degree and strong communication and instructional skills. This is a course-by-course, on-site appointment.