Faculty Part-Time – Histology Laboratory

UMass Lowell•Lowell, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor for the 2026-2027 academic year. During the Fall 2026 semester, responsibilities will consist of developing a new 3-credit combined undergraduate/graduate Advanced Histology Laboratory (BMSC.4530/5530) course. During the Spring 2027 semester responsibilities will consist of managing and teaching the course. This is a non-benefited, contractual position. The successful candidate will manage the prepping and in-person instruction of an advanced histology course, including histopathology, combining both undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing hands-on technical training and tissue analysis.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Histology, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience with histological laboratory techniques.
Prior teaching or training experience in a laboratory setting involving histology and histopathology.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in a related discipline.
Experience with digital pathology or image analysis tools (e.g., ImageJ, QuPath).
Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Responsibilities

Develop a new 3-credit combined undergraduate/graduate Advanced Histology Laboratory (BMSC.4530/5530) course.
Manage and teach the Advanced Histology Laboratory course.
Manage the prepping and in-person instruction of an advanced histology course, including histopathology, combining both undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing hands-on technical training and tissue analysis.
Set up the designated laboratory space, assisted by staff and higher-level students who will earn credit for their work, while developing the lectures and laboratory exercises in histological principles and techniques, for implementation in spring 2027.
Collaborate with staff to prepare the laboratory for the delivery of twice-weekly one-hour pre-laboratory lectures and two-hour laboratory exercises in histological techniques.
Serve as Primary Instructor of a twice-weekly scheduled laboratory section (two 3-hour sessions).
Provide technical instruction in tissue processing, microtomy, staining, and microscopy.
Evaluate student performance and progress through practical exams, written work, and participation.
Maintain a safe laboratory environment and ensure compliance with university safety policies.
Utilize instructional technologies, including Canvas and digital imaging platforms.