3/4-time Faculty, Department of Biological

3 weeks ago

Glassboro, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Job no: 499832
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - College of Science and Mathematics

The Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Rowan University is seeking a part-time temporary non-tenure-track faculty member to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department with a primary responsibility in teaching general biology, including non-majors courses. Additional courses may be assigned in the candidate’s areas of expertise depending on departmental needs. We seek a candidate with experience in curriculum development using best pedagogical practices, integration of technology into the classroom, and learning/course assessment. A full teaching load for this 10-month position is 18 credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters combined), but some teaching release time will be granted for service activities to include technology integration in the classroom and other assigned service to the Department. A start date of September 1, 2024, is preferred.

The Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences is one of six departments in the College of Science and Mathematics, which is also home to the School of Earth & Environment. The Department and College are committed to excellence in teaching and to building equitable and inclusive working and learning environments. Training and professional development opportunities are offered at the department, college, and university levels, providing faculty the support needed to achieve their professional goals. The faculty represent diverse backgrounds in the field and are deeply committed to student success and support. The department plays a vital role in scientific literacy development through general educations offerings and serves approximately 1000 undergraduates and 30 graduate students in the following programs:

  • B.S. and B.A. in Biological Sciences
  • B.S. and M.S. in Bioinformatics
  • B.S. in Molecular & Cellular Biology
  • B.S. in Neuroscience
  • B.S. in Translational Biomedical Sciences
  • M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science
  • M.S. and Ph.D. in Complex Biological Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, a biology-related sub-discipline, or Biology Education Research is expected; candidates with master’s degree with significant previous teaching experience and exemplary pedagogy will be considered
  • Strong interest in promoting scientific literacy, particularly for non-science majors
  • Demonstrated commitment to promoting success of students from diverse backgrounds
  • Evidence of student-centered teaching practices and experience with learning outcomes assessment
  • Ability to design inquiry-driven laboratory experiences with measurable learning outcomes
  • Familiarity with biology education research

The application must be submitted through our online application system and should include:

cover lettercurriculum vitaestatement of teaching interests, including sections on candidate’s commitment to a) inclusive teaching, b) scientific literacy, and c) active pedagogical approaches including the integration of technology into the classroomunofficial graduate transcriptsnames and contact information for two references who can assess your teaching

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. Please contact Dr. Stephen Bentivenga (bentivenga@rowan.edu), Department Head, with questions.

This position is initially for a 1-year contract (1-Sep-2024 to 30-Jun-2025) with the possibility of renewal (contingent upon funding).

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Advertised: Aug 20 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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