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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Departments of Biology and Chemistry
POSITION: Molecular Genetics or Immunology or Biology Adjunct
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related field. ABD and MS also
considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES: To serve as an adjunct faculty member for the Biology and Chemistry
department teaching upper-level courses in Immunology and Molecular Genetics and a
lower-level course in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
POSITION DETAILS: Faculty are contracted per course for each semester. The Immunology
course begins in August 2017. The upper level Molecular Genetics course and lower-level
course in Molecular Biology and Genetics begin in January 2018.
BIOL 225 Molecules, Genes and Cells. An examination of various aspects of cell biology,
introducing basic understandings of biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. Through
classroom discussions and laboratory experimentation, students will become familiar with
the current techniques and technological advances for the study of the biology of living
cells.
BIOL 337 Immunology. Survey of immunology including the nature of antigens and
antibodies, the reactions between them, applications of these reactions to clinical diagnosis
and the cellular events which occur during the immune response. Beneficial and
pathological aspects of immunity are included.
BIOCH 438 Molecular Genetics . A study of the mechanisms of gene structure, stability,
replication, transmission, and expression in eukaryotes. Themes include molecular
evolution, viruses (including HIV), and heritable diseases. Students read and report on
research articles.
INQUIRIES: Application review will begin immediately. Applicants will be asked to respond
to questions specific to EMU’s mission after the initial inquiry. Send cover letter, curriculum
vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and two letters of reference to:
Tara L.S. Kishbaugh, Biology and Chemistry Departments, Chair
[email protected]
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