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Adjunct Instructor, Microbiology

Employer
Mount Saint Mary College
Location
Newburgh, NY, US

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Faculty Jobs
Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Life Sciences
Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Adjunct Faculty Positions in Microbiology

The Natural Sciences Division at Mount Saint Mary College seeks qualified individuals to teach Microbiology lecture and/or lab courses, beginning Fall 2022.  BIO 2020 Microbiology is a sophomore level course for Nursing majors that focuses on the relationship between bacteria and viruses that cause infections in humans and the host’s innate and adaptive defenses.   Laboratory work emphasizes aseptic cultural techniques and strategies for identification of unknown microorganisms.     

 

Previously developed lecture and lab modules are available for use.  This course is offered during the traditional 15-week fall semester schedule.   There is some flexibility in daytime or evening course scheduling. The fall semester begins August 29th, 2022.

 

Qualifications include: A Masters degree or higher is required, in biology or a related field.   Previous teaching experience is preferred.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.  All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check, official transcripts,  and two letters of recommendation.

If interested, please submit letter of application and include a resume/curriculum vitae.

Mount Saint Mary College is a Catholic, Dominican liberal arts college located in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley, 60 miles north of New York City. Preparing students for personal and professional success, the College offers bachelor’s and masters degree programs in healthcare, business, education, social services, communication and media, the liberal arts, and more.

Organization

Mount Saint Mary College was ranked a Top-Tier Regional University (North) by U.S. News & World Report, and is on the federal President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

Founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic in 1960, the Mount has been an academic presence here in Newburgh since 1883. The college's roots in education, and in the training of educators, go even further back to the 14th century and Saint Dominic.

We offer our students an affordable liberal arts education with 50 academic programs and 3 graduate degree programs. Our strong programs in business, education, the health professions, media arts and the social sciences are linked to high career growth fields. Mount students excel in their chosen fields by selecting internships and study abroad experiences that add dimension and value to their education.

Location. Newburgh, New York. The Mount is conveniently located in the Mid-Hudson Valley, midway between New York City and New York's capital city, Albany. The Mount is in Newburgh in Orange County, New York, on a beautiful campus that overlooks the western banks of the Hudson River. It's less than a mile from the intersection of the New York State Thruway and Interstate 84, and just a few blocks from entrance to the Newburgh side of the Beacon-Newburgh Bridge. The Mount is also easily accessible by plane, with Stewart Airport just minutes from campus. The Mid-Hudson Valley offers a scope of unparalleled natural beauty in a landscape of mountains, river and forest. Hiking, biking, walking, swimming, mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and our park activities offer so many ways to explore the natural environment.

Enrollment/Student Body Profile. Our student body is made up of 2,700+ students representing over 16 states and several countries. 1,800 are traditional undergraduate students.

Academic Programs. The Mount offers 50 undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Our collaboration programs offer you a chance to earn a bachelor's degree, plus an advanced degree with schools like Fordham University, Pace University, and New York Medical College. The college also offers master's degrees in education, business, and nursing.

Faculty. Students learn from our faculty, the majority of whom hold a Ph.D. or the highest terminal degree in their field. Our Student/Faculty Ratio is 17 students:1 faculty member.

Average Class Size. 21 students

Freshman Class Size. Approximately 450 students

Athletic teams. The Mount offers Men's Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, and Track and Field, and Women's Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball.

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