Assistant Professor Life and Physical Sciences
Assistant Professor Life and Physical Sciences
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Job Description
Number of Vacancies:1
Area of Consideration:Open to the Public
Position Status: Full-Time
Pay Plan Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience
Salary Range:Commensurate with rank and experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location:5171 South Dakota Avenue N.E. Washington DC 20017
Brief Description of Duties
The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge skills and credentials needed to launch enhance or change careers. Incumbents must teach courses to the academic unit assess the technical and clinical competencies required in Natural Sciences and submit data pertaining to the courses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides lecture and laboratory instruction.
- Recruits advises and assists with the retention of students; answers student inquiries (emails) in a timely manner.
- Engages in scholarly activities and community services.
- Teaches clinical during the day evening and/or weekend; may include more than one campus site.
- Attends all meetings ceremonies and official functions as specified by the Chief Academic Officer and/or Dean.
- Attends one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the Institutions mission and teaching philosophy policies and procedures and the learning management system.
- Adheres to University policies and guideline in all matters concerning academics student and staff conduct.
- Developing and managing the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
- Planning and creating lectures in-class discussions and assignments.
- Grading assigned papers quizzes and exams.
- Assessing grades for students based on participation performance in class labs assignments and examinationsCollaborating with colleagues on course curriculum.
- Advising students on how to be successful in class and labs.
- Staying updated on innovations and changes within their course field.
- A clear communicator.
- Able to teach with ample real-world experience.
- Able to show confidence teaching and presenting to a class.
- Technologically savvy: can utilize email different online learning systems and other ways to communicate with students.
- Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general.
- Sound lab skills in the respective courses is essential along with a good knowledge of all lab safety procedures and protocols.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Masters degree in Allied Health with a STEM focused is required.
- At least 2 year experience teaching in higher education.
- Experience in developing degree programs strengthening programs and development of assessment plans is required
A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:
- An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
- At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.
Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.
When formal teaching experience is limited or absent the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.
Information to Applicant
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health insurance andcovered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAA).
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Talent Management only.
Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office ofTalent Managementat.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit:
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