The Department of Biology at Saint Louis University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach one semester of BIOL1600 Microbiology for Nursing. This is a three-credit hour course that will cover important groups of human pathogenic microorganisms to include structure, pathogenicity, epidemiology, diagnosis, laboratory identification, modes of action of selected antibiotics and chemotherapeutic. Other learning outcomes include the essential concepts for nurses to recognize infection, prevent the spread of infection, collect specimens and ensure integrity of the specimens, communicate with the laboratory, and interpret laboratory reporting are also emphasized. The course meets 2 times per week for lecture (M/W 3:10 â“ 4:25pm).

Appointment date: The position will begin in August 2026 and extend through December 2026 (Fall semester).

Salary: according to adjunct faculty pay scale

In 2017, adjunct faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 1 voted to ratify a five-year collective bargaining

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Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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