Adjunct Instructor, Immunology

Merrimack College•North Andover, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Sciences at Merrimack College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Immunology, BIO3012, during the Fall 2026 semester. This course is designed for both undergraduate and graduate students, introducing fundamental immunology principles and allowing for advanced study at the graduate level. The curriculum will encompass major topics in cellular and molecular immunology, including innate and adaptive immunity, immune cell development and function, antigen recognition and presentation, antibody structure and function, cytokine signaling, immune tolerance, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplantation, vaccines, and the immune response to infectious disease. The course will also integrate current research and clinical applications of immunology. The instructor will be responsible for delivering content suitable for both student levels, developing and administering assessments, grading, maintaining course materials on the College's learning management system, and establishing differentiated expectations and assignments for graduate students.

Requirements

Hold at least a master's degree in Biology or a closely related field.
Be prepared to teach a course serving both undergraduate and graduate students.
Be prepared to establish appropriate graduate-level expectations for students enrolled in the graduate section.

Nice To Haves

A doctoral degree is preferred.
College-level teaching experience is highly desirable.
Experience utilizing learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Deliver course content appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Develop and administer assessments.
Grade student work.
Maintain course materials through the College's learning management system.
Provide appropriate differentiated expectations and assignments for students enrolled at the graduate level.