Microbiology Visiting Professor — On-Site Teaching

Covista; St. Louis (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

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

The position requires a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the subject, strong communication and instructional skills, and the ability to work with diverse groups. Compensation is paid per assignment and varies by education and experience.

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 updates 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

Teaching ability

Collegial teamwork

Education

Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours

Job description

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

The position requires a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the subject, strong communication and instructional skills, and the ability to work with diverse groups. Compensation is paid per assignment and varies by education and experience.