Adjunct Faculty – Site-Directed Mutagenesis

About the role

Saint Louis University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to join its academic team. The position combines teaching responsibilities with research focused on site‑directed mutagenesis and functional assays of thrombin mutants. This role is scheduled for 31 weekly hours and supports the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, and service.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in relevant scientific disciplines.
• Design, perform, and analyze site‑directed mutagenesis experiments.
• Conduct functional assays to evaluate thrombin mutant activity.
• Contribute to the university’s research objectives and publish findings.
• Maintain a supportive learning environment for students.

Required profile

• Qualified academic background appropriate for an adjunct faculty appointment.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques, specifically site‑directed mutagenesis.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct functional assays on protein mutants.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching and mentorship.

Required skills

• Site‑directed mutagenesis
• Functional assays
• Thrombin mutant analysis

What we offer

• 31 scheduled weekly hours
• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employment