What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Professor for Human Biology position at Manhattanville University?
Job Title: Adjunct Professor for Human Biology
Department: Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing (NSMC)
Reports to: Division Chair
Effective Date: 8/28/2025
# of Direct Reports: 0
# of People Supported: 1
Job Description
The adjunct will teach the course Bio1012: Human Biology. The course is described as the following: This introductory class will introduce topics and concepts pertaining to how the human body functions, and how to detect warning signs and symptoms of commonly encountered disorders in daily life. An overview of body systems and how they work will be covered. Every student will have an opportunity to learn and take control of their own health. Not for major credit.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Education: M.S., Ph.D., post-docs, or experienced academicians with a strong background in a related discipline (e.g.- histology or anatomy/ physiology, biology)
Physical Requirements
none
Hours Expectation
2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes/ lecture session) as well as 3 office hours per week.
Days and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:40p-1:55p, beginning on 9/2/2025
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.
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Department: Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing (NSMC)
Reports to: Division Chair
Effective Date: 8/28/2025
# of Direct Reports: 0
# of People Supported: 1
Job Description
The adjunct will teach the course Bio1012: Human Biology. The course is described as the following: This introductory class will introduce topics and concepts pertaining to how the human body functions, and how to detect warning signs and symptoms of commonly encountered disorders in daily life. An overview of body systems and how they work will be covered. Every student will have an opportunity to learn and take control of their own health. Not for major credit.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None.
- Teach the course Bio1012, which includes 2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes/ lecture session).
- Use Brightspace as a digital learning platform for course materials and grading
- Hold 3 office hours per week
- 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.
Education: M.S., Ph.D., post-docs, or experienced academicians with a strong background in a related discipline (e.g.- histology or anatomy/ physiology, biology)
Physical Requirements
none
Hours Expectation
2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes/ lecture session) as well as 3 office hours per week.
Days and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:40p-1:55p, beginning on 9/2/2025
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.
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Salary : $3,375 - $3,675
