Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor

at  University of Notre Dame

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROFESSOR

Location: Notre Dame, IN 46556
Open Date: Nov 12, 2024
Deadline: Jan 05, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame seeks a broadly-trained and innovative teaching colleague to contribute to our Introductory Biology sequence. Candidates with a background in evolution, organismal biology, or plant biology will be particularly suited to complement the existing team. The position is a renewable 12-month, non-tenure track appointment starting fall semester 2025, and is expected to be a long-term continuing position with opportunities for promotion.
Our novel Introductory Biology sequence was designed using Vision and Change principles. Consequently, the sequence integrates across levels of biology, and uses student-centered and inclusive pedagogical approaches. Within our Introductory Biology sequence, successful candidates would deliver a semester-long, course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) laboratory. They will also join a team of instructors in either: 1) an integrative biology lecture course, or 2) a lab course that provides training in field/lab techniques needed to support research experimentation. While the position will primarily focus on teaching, we also seek candidates with scholarship in discipline-based education and/or commitments to provide research experiences for undergraduates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:
The candidate must possess a graduate degree in an area of the life sciences and should be broadly trained in biology. The candidate should have an interest and commitment to teaching first-year biology students, with experience teaching at the collegiate level using student-centered, active learning strategies. Lastly, the candidate should have significant research experience to provide mentorship in a course-based research format.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate would have a Ph.D., and have skills and experience in education assessment and/or research-based laboratory courses.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/159088
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

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