[Hiring] Adjunct Microbiology Lab Instructor Synchronous @Nevada Career Education Inc

Role Description

The Adjunct Instructor – Microbiology Laboratory is responsible for delivering high-quality synchronous instruction in a virtual or hybrid laboratory environment. This includes guiding students in the application of microbiological techniques, laboratory safety, data collection, and analysis related to microorganisms and infectious disease.

• Deliver live, scheduled online or laboratory sessions and actively instruct during all assigned meeting times
• Demonstrate and explain microbiological laboratory techniques, including aseptic technique, microscopy, culturing, staining, and microbial identification
• Guide students through virtual simulations, demonstrations, or hands-on lab activities (as applicable)
• Teach laboratory safety protocols, including proper handling of biological materials and adherence to safety standards
• Design and implement laboratory assessments, including lab reports, practical exercises, and data analysis assignments

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in microbiology, biology, or a closely related field required; individuals with a master’s degree in another discipline may be considered with evidence of at least 15 semester credits in microbiology or a related field
• Demonstrated laboratory experience in microbiology required
• Experience teaching laboratory courses at the college level preferred
• Clinical or healthcare laboratory experience preferred
• Experience with virtual lab platforms or simulation tools is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Master’s degree in microbiology, biology, or a closely related field required; individuals with a master’s degree in another discipline may be considered with evidence of at least 15 semester credits in microbiology or a related field
• Demonstrated laboratory experience in microbiology required
• Experience teaching laboratory courses at the college level preferred
• Clinical or healthcare laboratory experience preferred
• Experience with virtual lab platforms or simulation tools is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Company Description

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Las Vegas College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Las Vegas College does not discriminate against any person, but rather bases all employment decisions on an individual’s demonstrated, job-related ability, skill, and knowledge. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to mental or physical disability, genetic information of any individual or of his/her family, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, or veteran status. Equal opportunity is also provided in assignments, training, compensation, transfers, promotions, classification, referral, benefit programs, and discharge.