Lecturer

Academic Job Description

Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics

Lecturer

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell Universitys second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the worlds complex interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance here in New York across the nation and around the world.

Position Function

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Cornell is responsible for teaching the 2-credit Laboratory in Genetics and Genomics course (BIOMG 2801). This course is required of all Cornell students majoring in Biological Sciences; approximately 290 students per academic year. The course is offered in both Fall and Spring semesters with seven to eight sections each semester. The laboratory course is closely allied with the 3-credit Lectures in Genetics and Genomics (BIOMG 2800) companion course which is also required of all Biological Science majors.

The Lecturer will be responsible for instruction in the laboratory course management of preparatory staff and training of seven to eight Graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) who lead the laboratory sections. The lecturer may also lead a laboratory section. In addition the Lecturer will assist with training of TAs (typically two-three) associated with the Lecture course and provide other assistance to the lecture course including participating in grading exams offering weekly office hours and help sessions and assisting with in-class active-learning activities.

The laboratory exercises currently involve a multi-week project to manipulate Drosophila genes using CRISPR. The projects may be changed in the future with the help of the Senior Lecturer.

This 9-month position will become available for the Fall semester 2025.

Anticipated Division of Time

Instruction in BIOMG 2801 Laboratory (70%) Hold weekly orientation meetings with the TAs on the current subject matter as well as grading rubrics for exams and lab reports. Supervise the TAs. Lead a laboratory section if needed. Troubleshoot the experiments as needed. Prepare and administer examinations. Hold office hours to answer student questions. Occasionally lead or assist leading laboratory sections.

Supervision of Laboratory preparation staff (10%)

Support of BIOMG 2800 Lecture course (20%) Supervision of TAs serving the Lecture course. Hold office hours for student questions. Participate in grading of examinations. Assist with in-class active-learning activities.

Requirements

PhD in Genetics Genomics or a similar field.

At least 1 years of experience post-PhD in laboratory teaching at college level or equivalent experience in laboratory research.

Ability to work with a diverse group of students. Strong organizational and communication skills.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision of TAs serving the Lecture course.

To apply:

Please apply via Academic Jobs Online candidates should submit a short cover letter curriculum vitae and contact information for three references via the website.

Applications will be reviewed as received continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.

CALS hiring range for this title is $75000

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

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