Lecturer Position – Plant Biology The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio University seeks an individual for a full-time, non-tenure track, 9-month lecturer position at the entry or associate level depending on qualifications. The position will start August 25, 2014. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate educational mission of the department. Teaching responsibilities will include preparation and teaching of large lecture courses (80-200 students), coordination of lab sections for an general biology course, and mentoring of teaching assistants. The ideal candidate would also participate in governance of the department (committee work) and build/maintain a professional profile in scholarship of undergraduate teaching. Demonstrated success as an instructor of record and in developing innovative teaching techniques is preferred. Although a non-tenure track position, multi-year contracts and promotion are possible in this teaching track. We are seeking a candidate who can complement our current faculty’s areas of expertise and the successful candidate will have some latitude to develop/teach other general education courses within his/her area of expertise. The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology (http://www.plantbio.ohiou.edu/) consists of 12 full-time faculty, 30 graduate students, and 70 undergraduate majors. Further information about Ohio University can be found at the University’s Web site: http://www.ohio.edu. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in plant biology or a related field and evidence of successful teaching as an instructor of record. We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Women and other minorities are encouraged to apply. Ohio University is an EEO/AA Employer.
To apply, complete and submit online quick application (www.ohiouniversityjobs.com) and attach required documents (CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. syllabi, sample teaching materials, etc.), contact information for 3 references, and unofficial transcripts for the PhD). Please direct questions to Dr. Morgan Vis, Department Chair, vis-c...@ohio.edu. Deadline to apply: December 29, 2013. Interviews tentatively scheduled for March 2014.
