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Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Engineering (Microbiology)

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Posting Number:	20260036F
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? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. Even as a part-time employee, you will receive access to certain benefits, including tuition assistance and more. 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:	Teaching and other duties which vary with specific courses.
Minimum Qualifications:	Master’s degree required. The applicant must be committed to excellence in engineering education.
Preferred Qualifications:	An earned doctorate in Civil Engineering or closely allied discipline is strongly preferred. Previous teaching experience preferred.
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: A letter of interest (including the name and contact information for at least 3 references) Current and complete curriculum vitae Statement describing your teaching philosophy including courses you are interested in teaching.
Posting Date:	05/21/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
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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