Department
Biology - 318200
Position Summary
The Teaching Associate Professor is responsible for teaching up to three biology courses per semester (80%), which may include fundamental classes for biology majors such as cell biology and genetics, biodiversity (ecology, evolution, and organismal biology), general biology for non-majors, and advanced biology classes in areas of the candidate’s expertise. The Teaching Associate Professor is also expected to engage in departmental service (20%) and will have opportunities for summer teaching,…
conducting tutoring and supplemental instruction, and student advising. The position will be for an initial fixed term period of one to three years with potential for renewal.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Biology or related field. All candidates must have a record of college teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The strongest candidates will have relevant experience teaching classes in-person, in addition to remote and online instruction. Applicants with a record of independent college teaching, ideally with in-person experience, along with a commitment to using evidence-based teaching methods in the classroom are preferred, as are applicants with strong interdisciplinary content knowledge. Applicants with a pedagogical understanding in the field of biology at the college level.
Special Instructions
All interested candidates must submit: 1. A cover letter that includes a summary of your teaching experience. 2. A CV (including courses taught, course title, number of enrolled students, and students’ academic level). 3. A 2-page statement of teaching philosophy. 4. Any available evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. peer observations, teaching evaluations, sample assessments) uploaded as “Other Document”. 5. A list of 2 professional references, including contact information, uploaded as a “List of References”.
