Working Title: Introductory Biology Laboratory Course Coordinator Department: Biological Sciences Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Position Number 30002954
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged. Purpose of Position The Department of Biological Sciences, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks applications from a broadly trained biologist with a strong interest in undergraduate biology education for an Introductory Biology Laboratory Course Coordinator position beginning Fall 2016. Familiarity with evidence-based instructional practices and the ability to develop innovative and inquiry-based introductory laboratory exercises is desired. The Department of Biological Sciences has 25 full-time faculty and approximately 400 undergraduate students. Primary Responsibilities This 9-month, non-tenure track renewable position: • Assumes overall responsibility for the coordination of the major’s introductory biology laboratory course series. Duties associated with the coordination of multiple sections of these laboratory courses include: development of course curriculum, teaching 12 contact hours consisting of up to 4 laboratory sections each semester, organizing and preparing laboratory materials and activities, and working with the laboratory prep manager to administer the classes. • As duties permit, there will be opportunities to participate in the major’s introductory biology lecture series, and other non-major’s courses in biology. • Other recurring or project based responsibilities as determined in consultation with the department chair. Qualifications Essential Qualifications: • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences. • Experience in the development and execution of introductory biology laboratory exercises. • Submit letter of application; brief statement of professional goals; statements of teaching philosophy; curriculum vitae and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references. Review of applications will begin on Nov. 13th and continue until the position is filled. For questions, contact Dr. David Thompson, thompso...@nku.edu. Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged. Minimum Education Master's Degree Preferred Education Master's Degree Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2015F142 Job Open Date 09/22/2015 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link http://jobs.nku.edu:80/postings/3505 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). • * Do you have a minimum of a Master's degree? • Yes • No • * Why are you interested in this position? (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents • Cover Letter/Letter of Application • Curriculum Vitae • References • Teaching Philosophy • Brief Statement of Professional Goals • Transcripts Optional Documents • Other
