Adjunct Faculty - Microbiology
Adjunct Faculty - Microbiology
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Adjunct Faculty Microbiology
Fisher College a private 4year institution located in the Back Bay section of Boston is seeking one 01 adjunct instructor to teach a Microbiology class for the Fall 2025 semester. The HE213 Microbiology course requires 01 lecture and 2 lab sessions and it will be taught from August 18 2025 through December 13 2025 (please note that the College will observe Thanksgiving Break during the entire week of November 24th).Additional time is required for training course prep grading and student communications.
Overview and Responsibilities:
This course is designed for nursing students and emphasis is placed on the role of the healthcare professional in the prevention of infectious disease. Class lectures correlate the structure function growth and development of microorganisms to the modes of action of various antimicrobials and physical and chemical methods of microbial control. The student will survey causative agents methods of transmission mechanisms of pathogenicity signs and symptoms diagnoses and treatments for common and emerging infectious diseases. The innate and adaptive defense mechanisms of the host will be explored. Laboratory deals with the use of the microscope aseptic techniques antibiotic resistance antibiotic susceptibility and the physiological nutritional and environmental needs of microbes. In addition peerreviewed journals will be used to prepare presentations on current topics in microbiology.
Learning Objectives:
This course will provide students with the opportunity to:
- Differentiate among the classifications of microorganisms.
- Correlate the structure growth and development of microorganisms to:
- physical and chemical methods of control
- mode of action of antimicrobial
- innate and adaptive defense mechanisms of the host.
- Describe the mechanisms of pathogenicity of common/newly emerging microorganisms.
- Explain the infectious disease cycle and the role of the health care professional in the prevention of healthcareacquired infections.
- Apply microbiological principles/techniques acquired in the classroom/lab to the clinical setting.
All classes and labs are in person
Thursday or Friday 10:00a 12:00p (lab 1 12:30p 3:30p (lecture) and 3:45p 5:45p (lab 2
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a masters degree in health sciences or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of college level science teaching experience
- Knowledge of Canvas preferred
In evaluating candidates for this position the College may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform duties of position.
As an equal opportunity/access employer and educator Fisher College is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Benefits Summary:
- Sick Time
- 403(b)
Fisher College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and Educator
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
