Assistant Teaching Professor- Biology (02052.942)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We seek a Human Anatomy and Physiology instructor with demonstrated excellence in teaching and with relevant scholarship experience. This posting is for a 3-year Limited Term Contract (LTC) as a Teaching Assistant Professor (80% teaching 20% service). Teaching faculty members instruct within lecture lab and/or seminar classes totaling 8 course-equivalents/year. Most years this means having 12-15 contact hours per week (e.g. 6-9 hours of lecture 3-6 hours in lab) with our students each semester. Though not a requirement of the position teaching faculty members do have the opportunity to supervise research students and conduct independent research. This candidate will contribute to the core themes of the Department Faculty and University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The selected candidate will be responsible for facilitating student learning by delivering courses that are part of the Biological Sciences but cater to students interested in pursuing Medicine Nursing Respiratory Therapy and Allied Health Sciences programs like Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Candidates will:
- Teach existing courses that span the areas of human biology physiology anatomy human nutrition human health physiology medical physiology and human health.
- Expand upon current laboratory and field-related courses focusing on human biology health and disease.
Requirements
Successful candidates will have relevant training in Anatomy Physiology Medical Sciences Rehabilitation Sciences Human Nutrition Human Health Sciences Human Pathophysiology and/or Human Health Bioinformatics with quality teaching and/or research experience in these areas. Previous experience in lecture and/or lab course development and coordination will be viewed very favorably. Demonstrated excellence in oral written and interpersonal communication will also be viewed as very desirable characteristics of applicants.
SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS
- A Ph.D. in the related discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
- A minimum of one year actively involved in teaching and other scholarly activities at the University level.
- Demonstrated scholarly activity: Publications/presentations/research and a combination of teaching/research and/or industry experience.
- Demonstrated theoretical and professional knowledge of the discipline.
- Demonstrated competence with relevant course content.
- Sound knowledge and demonstrated application of best teaching practices.
Application requirements
Please provide a teaching portfolio including relevant laboratory experience CV any relevant teaching evaluations both by students and peers alongside sample course materials.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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