Microbiology Faculty

Summary

Join Chamberlain University as a Visiting Professor and share your expertise in microbiology with undergraduate BSN nursing students. This role involves developing and delivering course materials for Fundamentals of Microbiology with Lab (BIOS-242), utilizing online technologies and fostering a positive learning environment. You will be responsible for creating and grading exams, providing timely feedback, and adhering to established syllabus templates. The ideal candidate possesses a master's or doctorate in a related field with significant microbiology coursework, exceptional teaching skills, and a passion for nursing education. Compensation ranges from $715 to $1950 per earned credit hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Earned a master's or doctorate degree in Microbiology, Biology or very closely related field with a required minimum of 18 or more graduate credit hours earned directly in microbiology
• Have taught or been told you’re a “natural” at teaching and helping others learn
• 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)

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community
• Have a strong work ethic, learn from mistakes, build positive spirit and always look for a better way
• Put the team first, appreciate diverse points of view, assume positive intent, collaborate and communicate openly

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $715 to $1950 per earned credit hour, depending on experience and qualifications