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Adjunct Professor for Principles of Genetics Lab

Position Number: 6417846
Location: Purchase, NY
Position Type: Science - Biology

Adjunct Professor for Principles of Genetics Lab

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor for Principles of Genetics Lab

Department: Natural Science, Mathematics and Computing, School of Arts and Sciences

Reports to: Division Chair

Effective Date: 8/1/2025

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 1

Job Description:

The adjunct will teach the laboratory course for BIO3003/ BIO5003: Principles of Genetics. The course is described as the following: This course is designed to provide the student with a qualitative introduction to the field of genetics. This one semester course will focus on the basic principles of genetics, such as the role of DNA and RNA in gene expression and protein synthesis, Mendelian genetics, the role of genetics in animal development, and population and evolutionary genetics. To engage students, lecture material will be reinforced through practical applications within the laboratory setting. The lectures and laboratory assignments will leave the student with an operational knowledge of modern day genetics and an ability to communicate the material in a scientific manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Teach the course BIO3003/ BIO5003, which includes one 2 hour 40 minute laboratory per week. Days and times of laboratory are Thursdays 6:15-8:55p

Use Brightspace as a digital learning platform for course materials and grading

Hold 3 office hours per week

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications:

Education: M.S., Ph.D., post-docs, or experienced academicians with a strong background in a related discipline (e.g.- molecular biology, biology, genetics)

Experience: Teaching experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and walking around a laboratory.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Hours Expectation:

1 lab/week (2 hours and 40 minutes/ lab) & 3 office hours/week.

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

Job Type: Part Time
Pay: $ 3375 - $ 3675

To apply, visit https://mville.exacthire.com/job/182766