Part-Time Faculty Position, Microbiological Basis of Disease
School of Pharmacy
Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Campus: Byblos
Vacancy date: Fall 2025
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy invites applicants for a part-time faculty position to develop and deliver an undergraduate course in “PHA211- Microbiological Basis of Disease”. The course covers the general characteristics of microorganisms and how to handle them in the laboratory, as well as the specific characteristics of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Topics covered include the different aspects of medical microbiology, identification and control of pathogens, disease transmission, host resistance, immunity and control of infection.
Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. from a recognized program/institution, with comprehensive experience in microbiology necessary for the understanding of pathogenicity traits, ensuing symptoms and clinical manifestations, and how to diagnose infectious diseases.
Priority will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the undergraduate level in a higher education setting. The successful candidate will assist in delivering the aforementioned course in the undergraduate pre-pharmacy program. The Prospective candidates must have a mastery of spoken and written English, with effective communication and interpersonal skills, collegiality, and cooperative abilities.
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb. The School of Pharmacy offers an undergraduate program leading to the B.S. in Pharmacy degree, a graduate professional program leading to the Pharm.D. degree that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and a graduate MS program in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Development and Management, and a postgraduate year 1 residency program. Information about the School can be found at https://pharmacy.lau.edu.lb/.
Interested candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s teaching experience; an updated CV; and the contacts of three references including an immediate supervisor to: sop.careers@lau.edu.lb. Submitting course evaluations from previous teaching experiences would be appreciated and considered.
Candidates must refer to position as “PHA 25-3: PT Faculty Position: Microbiological Basis of Disease” in the subject line of the email.
All questions regarding the application should be directed to sop.careers@lau.edu.lb.
Application Deadline:
Closing date for accepting applications is Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.