LEO Lecturer I - N236 Microbiology
About the role
This course will primarily focus on the concepts of general microbiology that are essential to maintaining environments free of contamination, and for protecting both patients and providers from common infectious diseases. Morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases assume great significance in both developed and developing regions of the world. Furthermore, healthcare-associated infections represent a serious, yet often preventable, threat to patient safety. Students will learn about the major bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections that affect humans, both locally and globally. Basic epidemiological principles and procedures useful in the surveillance and investigation of health-related states or events pertaining to infectious diseases, including immunizations will also be introduced. The relationships among disease, communities, societies, and culture, including global, will be discussed.
Responsibilities
- Teach the didactic section(s), which include, but are not limited to, weekly lectures, weekly office hours, and/or student meetings
- Assessment development
- Evaluation of student performance
- Grading all assignments in a timely fashion
- May include classroom and/or clinical teaching in a hospital or clinic setting
Requirements
- A master's degree is required
- Prior to start date must be in compliance with all health requirements including standard precautions such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, orientations, licenses/certifications, policies and procedures both internal and external to the University for your assigned classroom(s) and/or clinical site(s)
Qualifications
- Content expertise in microbiology
- Didactic teaching experience
Skills
- Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values
Benefits
N/A
Pay
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually.
Schedule
The Lecturer appointed to this position is expected to teach the didactic section(s) during the Fall term, 2026.