Lecturer - Online Entomology Program

Description of Work:

The Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) invites applications for a Lecturer position. This 12-month (calendar year), 100% teaching, non-tenure track appointment is central to the delivery, advising, and student support functions of the department's online M.S. program in Entomology, one of the first and most established online entomology degree programs in the United States. This position will be located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Online Entomology Program provides one of the first online entomology degrees in the US and continues to be a very successful program. The online M.S. program typically has 50-70 students enrolled in any given semester. The vast majority are non-traditional students. The curriculum is robust, with over 20 course offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and teaching is done by multiple instructors.

Specific responsibilities for this position will focus on teaching, academic advising, and providing student-centered support. The successful candidate will teach a suite of undergraduate and graduate online classes (which may include forensic entomology and integrated pest management classes); serve as an academic advisor for online M.S. students; and provide direct support for student progress, retention, and degree completion. Additional responsibilities include participating in retention and placement activities and teaching outcomes assessment, instructional improvement, and teaching scholarship. This position is also expected to provide instructional improvement, leadership, and outreach (Science Literacy) teaching. Resident instruction also may be assigned as needed.

The successful candidate also will be expected to be engaged with public programs (exhibits and outreach) in the department, public relations (i.e., presenting public lectures and writing popular articles), and student recruiting. Other department duties include contributing to University, Institute, College and Department programs through service on committees. Specific assignments may be changed over time based on departmental need.

Recognizing that collaboration and participation in teams enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and the Department of Entomology are committed to creating learning, research, and Extension programming environments where the unique contributions of each individual are acknowledged and valued. At IANR we see every person and every interaction as important to our collective wellbeing and our ability to deliver on our mission.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• MS or higher degree in Entomology or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching university-level science classes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching effective asynchronous courses online.
• Experience relevant to forensic entomology.
• Experience delivering curricular content to and advising/mentoring graduate students.