ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR - Biological Sciences

Hiring Department

Biological Sciences

Job Description

This is a teaching-focused position with an expected minimum teaching effort of 75% and a maximum service effort of 25%. It is expected that the successful candidate will deliver three or four courses per semester, with additional contributions to curriculum development, student mentoring, and committee service as assigned. The successful candidate will help deliver courses such as:

• BIO SCI 1163—Biotechnology in Film
• BIO SCI 1213—Principles of Biology
• BIO SCI 5010—Graduate Seminar in Biology
• BIO SCI 5020—Data Analysis and Presentation

Teaching assignments will be based on departmental needs on a semester-to-semester basis.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with online course development and delivery
• Teaching experience at the university level (undergraduate and/or graduate), including evidence of effective instruction
• Ability to contribute to course and curriculum development, including project-based and experiential learning

Application Materials

Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of:

• A cover letter
• A current curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement
• Contact information for at least four references to Missouri S&T’s Human Resources Office at: http://hr.mst.edu/careers/ using reference number 00097684

Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. For more information prior to submitting an application, please contact Dr. Gina Yosten, Chair of the Biological Sciences Department here.