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Co-Course Director for Microbiology and Immunology Part Time Lecturer Position

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Jan 09, 2026

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Co-Course Director for Microbiology and Immunology Part Time Lecturer Position
Department	SGS BHS Piscataway
Salary Details	A minimum of $2,596 per credit.
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary	Outstanding applicants are desired for a Part-Time Lecturer ( PTL) teaching position as Co-Course Director for a graduate level Microbiology and Immunology course for master's students in the biomedical sciences for the Spring semester. The Co-Course Director will work collaboratively with the Course Director to support the planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Microbiology and Immunology course. Responsibilities are aligned with graduate medical sciences education standards. The successful candidate(s) will perform the following services associated with that course: * Collaborate with the Course Director to design, review, and update course content, with an emphasis on quantitative, data-driven, and analytical approaches. * Use established educational research practices to strengthen learning objectives, assessment strategies, and outcome evaluation. * Provide operational support for course-related instructional technology, including Canvas-based course organization and management. * Lead and support the use of secure computer-based assessment platforms (e.g., ExamSoft) for examination delivery, grading, item analysis, and score reporting. * Support lecture capture and recording as needed to ensure accessibility and instructional continuity. * Participate in exam proctoring and oversight of student assistants to maintain academic integrity. * Attend lectures and provide constructive feedback to enhance instructional quality and alignment with stated learning objectives. * Assist in the development and facilitation of structured review sessions prior to examinations. * Support the supervision and coordination of student assistants and instructional support personnel. * Contribute to the development of quizzes, examinations, grading rubrics, and standardized feedback mechanisms. * Share responsibility for grading oversight, moderation, and feedback to ensure consistency, fairness, and adherence to academic standards. * Review and analyze student performance data in collaboration with the Course Director to inform curricular and assessment improvements. * Provide mentoring and academic support to students, as appropriate. * Ensure course content aligns with program-level academic goals and current developments in microbiology, immunology, and public health microbiology. * Assist with the coordination of guest lecturers and the organization of lecture topics, as needed. * Review and update course materials to reflect advances in microbial biology and immunology, with particular attention to quantitative and analytical aspects. * Co-teach selected lectures, as appropriate and in coordination with the Course Director. * Collaborate with teaching faculty and administrative staff to manage course logistics, scheduling, and communication. * Collect, review, and incorporate student feedback to refine instructional methods and course structure. The successful candidate(s) must: Have rigorous quantitative bioscience background with 20+ years of experience to complement current Course Director's expertise. Have 15+ years of educational research experience at the graduate level in biosciences, publishing manuscripts and delivering bioquantitative course material to graduate students Have extensive, state-of-the-art, computer experience to take the lead for technical issues for course
Position Status	Part Time
Posting Number	26FA0006
Posting Open Date	01/12/2026
Posting Close Date	01/21/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The successful candidate(s) must hold a PhD degree in quantitative biology (e.g. biophysics). Candidates must have 20+ years of quantitative bioscience experience, 15+ years of graduate level educational research and current state-of-the art computer experience.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent quantitative, teaching, computer, communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite. Prior teaching experience or evidence of teaching effectiveness is required.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Interested individuals are to apply online at: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/266902
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/266902
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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