Microbiology Visiting Professor

Job Description

Chamberlain College of Nursing is pleased to announce part time teaching opportunities for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN program. 

Fundamentals of Microbiology with Lab (BIOS-242)

Location- Chamberlain Phoenix Campus 

Lectures: Monday 2pm-4:50pm

Labs: Wednesdays 2pm-4:50pm 

Start date- Monday September 22

This course covers basic concepts of microbiology, with emphasis on medically important microorganisms and infectious diseases. Also addressed are microscopy, microbial growth and genetics, antimicrobial agents, epidemiology and immune system responses to pathogens. Lab exercises focus on aseptic techniques, isolation and culture of microorganisms, microscopy and staining techniques.

Topics include:

1. Basic anatomical and directional terminology, muscle tissues, fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology, history and the integumentary and skeletal systems
2. Fundamental concepts and principles of the muscular and nervous systems, special senses and the endocrine system
3. Cardiovascular, immune and respiratory systems
4. Digestive, urinary and reproductive systems

Courses may meet one or two times per week during the daytime or evenings for eight weeks. Commitment is on a course-by-course basis.

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

Qualifications

• Earned a master's or doctorate degree in the course subject, with a minimum of 18 or more graduate credit hours earned directly in the topic. 
• 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)
• Have taught or been told you’re a “natural” at teaching and helping others learn.
• Possess genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning.
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.