Adjunct Professor in Biomedical Sciences
Mentor graduate students in experimental or clinical biomedical research at Long Island University.
Best for:Best for clinical researchers, principal investigators, or biomedical scientists with mentorship experience seeking part-time teaching opportunities in graduate biomedical education.
Overview
This adjunct faculty position at Long Island University’s Department of Diagnostic Health Professions offers experienced researchers the opportunity to guide Master’s-level students in biomedical thesis projects. The role focuses on hands-on mentorship in areas such as cancer biology, epidemiology, microbiology, and immunology, with a preference for candidates based in the New York metropolitan area. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in mentoring and a commitment to advancing biomedical research education. The position is ideal for clinical researchers or principal investigators seeking to contribute to graduate training while maintaining their own research activities.
What you'll do
- Serve as a primary thesis mentor for Master’s-level students in experimental or clinical biomedical research projects.
- Provide hands-on guidance and supervision for student research in areas such as cancer biology, epidemiology, microbiology, or immunology.
- Develop and implement research protocols aligned with graduate-level biomedical training objectives.
- Evaluate student progress, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to thesis defense preparations.
- Collaborate with the university’s Biomedical Sciences program to ensure alignment with academic and research goals.
- Maintain active engagement in biomedical research while fulfilling mentorship responsibilities.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a biomedical or related scientific discipline, with demonstrated expertise in research mentorship.
Language: English; proficiency required for mentorship and academic communication.
Instruction: English
- Proven experience in mentoring graduate students or postdoctoral researchers.
- Strong background in biomedical research, including experimental or clinical methodologies.
- Ability to design and oversee independent research projects at the graduate level.
- Familiarity with academic research ethics and regulatory compliance (e.g., IRB protocols).
- Experience in teaching or supervising research in a university or clinical setting.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions, though preference for candidates based in the New York metropolitan area.
- Experience mentoring graduate students is mandatory.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-02-01
Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter via the external application portal. The cover letter should explicitly state your willingness and qualifications to mentor Master’s-level students in biomedical research. The rank of adjunct faculty will be determined based on your experience.
- CV
- Cover letter indicating willingness to mentor MS Biomedical Sciences students
Contact
Dr. Vinaya Sampath· Chair, Department of Diagnostic Health Professions
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