Microbiology Faculty (part-time)

Covista • St. Louis, MO

6d • $1,120 - $7,245 • Onsite

About The Position

Chamberlain University is seeking primarily industry professionals to teach microbiology to undergraduate and graduate students on-site in St. Louis, Missouri. The role is intended to build long-term relationships with instructors who demonstrate high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to practitioner-focused education. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, blending face-to-face interaction with online discussions, assignments, and other technology. The commitment is on a course-by-course basis.

The course covers basic microbiology concepts, emphasizing medically important microorganisms and infectious diseases. Topics also include microscopy, microbial growth and genetics, antimicrobial agents, epidemiology, and immune responses to pathogens. Laboratory exercises focus on aseptic techniques, microorganism isolation and culture, microscopy, and staining techniques.

The instructor develops and provides an approved syllabus, prepares and updates course materials, uses appropriate online technologies and course-related software, communicates effectively with students, sets clear course expectations, aligns exams with course objectives, and grades consistently while providing timely feedback. The instructor also performs other assigned duties and complies with applicable policies and standards.

The expected compensation is between $1,120 and $7,245 per assignment, depending on education and experience. Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

• A master's degree is required for all faculty positions.
• For undergraduate teaching, 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught are required.
• Requisite subject-matter expertise.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse, non-traditional environment.
• Ability to work collegially and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.
• Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide students with an approved Covista syllabus following the local campus template and including terminal course objectives.
• Organize, prepare, regularly revise, and update course materials.
• Use appropriate online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions, to prepare and make the course accessible to students.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves learning.
• Publish course terminal objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories to set clear expectations.
• Ensure examination content and difficulty correspond to course terminal objectives.
• Prepare and grade examinations consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time