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Adjunct Faculty – Microbiology and Cell Biology for Master of Biomedical Science
University of New EnglandRemote CampusRemotepart_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2026
About the role
Position Information
Position Type
Adjunct
Faculty Track
Non Tenure
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty – Microbiology and Cell Biology for Master of Biomedical Science
Employment Status
Part Time
Months
Campus
Remote
Description
Adjunct Faculty within the College of Professional Studies (CPS) are critical to the success of UNE’s online programs. The role of the faculty in CPS is to facilitate the learning process for online students through timely and effective instruction and communication. Instructors also serve as mentors, sharing their experience to help guide students and ensure they achieve their educational and professional goals. The faculty facilitates the retention of students through creating a positive educational environment, allowing for students to derive the maximum benefits from the program in which they are enrolled. Instructors will receive supervision, collaboration, and guidance from the UNE Online Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) Program.
Responsibilities
Faculty are responsible for:
- Providing expert and graduate level knowledge in cell biology and microbiology
- Guiding students through their educational experience while upholding and adhering to the CPS commitment to student success
- Providing timely response to student inquiries, within 24 hours
- Facilitating class instruction by engaging in the online course portal a minimum of 5 times per week
- Hosting a minimum of one hour of virtual office hours per week
- Posting weekly announcements to enhance course content
- Demonstrate excellent collaborative and communication skills
- Willingness to analyze best practices in online biology education
- The ideal candidate has experience teaching online in an educational setting, has demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and assessment, and has a passion for teaching Biology
- Master’s degree in Biology- Ph. D preferred
- A minimum of three years teaching experience in the area of Biology
- A desire to motivate and encourage students in academic and professional settings
- Expertise teaching online and the desire to learn and apply new technological approaches to education
- Experience using the Brightspace/D2L Learning Management system
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2022F0193P
Open Date
06/10/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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