Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Engineering (Microbiology)
- Villanova University
- Villanova, PA, USA
- May 23, 2026
Job Description
Villanova University
Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Engineering (Microbiology)
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| Posting Number: | 20260036F |
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| Position Title: | Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Engineering (Microbiology) |
| Position Type: | Faculty |
| Location: | Villanova, PA |
| Recruitment Type: | Internal/External Applicants |
| Work Schedule: | part-time/9-months |
| Department: | 202-Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Position Summary: | Why work at Villanova?
Villanova University invites applications for adjunct teaching positions in Civil and Environmental Engineering for graduate courses taught in the evening and/or undergraduate courses taught during the day. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department offers programs leading to the B.S. and M.S. degrees and participates in the College of Engineering Ph.D. degree program. For this position, we are specifically looking for an adjunct faculty member to teach the graduate level course CEE 7511 Microbiology Environmental Engineering. The course description is as follows: Introduction to microbiology and biochemistry; bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses; structure, function, synthesis, and degradation of lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates; nutritional requirements for microbial growth; waterborne disease; indicator organisms; microbial ecology; and microbiology of the nitrifiers, methanogens, and sulfur bacteria. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. |
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| Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: | Undergraduate courses are offered during the day; graduate courses during the evening. Graduate courses include a synchronous component. |
| Special Message to Applicants: | Applicants must apply on line at https://jobs.villanova.edu and complete a faculty profile. Online applications are to include:
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| Posting Date: | 05/21/2026 |
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| Salary Posting Information: | This adjunct position falls within the salary range of $1,650.00 – $2,600.00 per credit/contact hour. The final compensation will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s educational qualifications, course type (drill, lab, lecture), course level (undergraduate or graduate), and market benchmarks. |
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| Job Classification: | faculty |
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