InstructorOne Year TermBiology-Ecology
InstructorOne Year TermBiology-Ecology
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Position Title: Instructor/One Year Term/BiologyEcology
Department: Biology
Term of Assignment:One Year Term
FLSA Status: Exempt not eligible for overtime
Salary: Competitive
Travel: No travel
Brief Statement of Duties
Brief Statement of Duties:The NMU Biology Department seeks a fulltime One Year Term 9 month) Faculty Member to support our efforts in introductory biology courses for majors and nonmajors. This position primarily works with courses in the general and ecological/organismal areas. Primary work includes coordination of introductory lab sections for large introductory courses with supervision of graduate teaching assistants and adjunct lab instructors teaching of introductory nonmajors course lectures (Biological Sciences Northern Ecosystems) and instruction of introductory labs and student support courses. This position also oversees student employees and coordinates student access to building facilities. This is a campus based position.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Masters Degree
Discipline/Degree Area: Ecological environmental evolutionary or organismal biology
Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Required Minimum Work Experience:
Knowledge Skills Abilities or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:
Ability and desire to teach introductory nonmajors biology courses
Ability to coordinate laboratories for large introductory courses including supervision of lab instructors
Ability and interest in teaching student support courses for introductory science students
Must have excellent time management skills and be able to complete required tasks on time
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to assess student learning outcomes
Ability to work well with an instructional team including but not limited to fellow instructors and graduate teaching assistants
Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills
Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education
Ability and willingness to participate in departmental activities including safety training and student access to facilities
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Demonstrated teaching experience in introductory biology or introductory ecology
Research experience in some area of ecology or environmental biology
Strong natural history skills relevant to the Upper Peninsula
Commitment to the mission of a public comprehensive university
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications must include the faculty application cover letter curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy 2page limit single spaced). Finally candidates should include unofficial closing date for this position is May 11 2025 at 11:55PM. Applications received after that date will not be considered. To apply for this position please visit Information: HengHsuan Chu Chair
NMU is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Temp
