Job Description
Position Description
Posting Number
201201536P
Position Title
Full-Time Faculty, Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology and Genetics) Open Rank
Department
School of the Sciences: Biological Sciences
Position Summary
The Full-Time Faculty Member, Biological Sciences, is a 9-month campus-based full-time faculty member in the School of the Sciences ( SOS), with responsibilities for teaching, student advising and mentoring, course coordination, service to the university and department, and scholarship in a field of biology. Teaching responsibilities include 24-30 contact hours per academic year as commensurate with rank and will include teaching genetics and molecular biology courses and 100-level general biology courses. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, student recruitment and retention; program assessment; and engagement in the life of the university. The Biology faculty member fulfills all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as defined in the Stevenson University Policies and the SOS Full-Time Faculty Job Description. Rank and title are determined at the time of hire and will be commensurate with education and experience.
Education/Experience
Doctorate degree in a biological science or related field with at least two years of experience teaching college-level genetics, molecular biology, and/or introductory biology courses, a strong commitment to quality teaching and maintaining an active research program with undergraduates, or equivalent combination of education and experience are required for the rank of Assistant Professor or higher; A minimum of a Master’s degree in a biological science or related field with relevant college-level teaching experience is required for the rank of Lecturer. Knowledge of and ability to teach bioinformatics and genomics is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability
- Demonstrated knowledge and teaching ability in cellular and molecular biology.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and with various learning styles and preparation.
- Knowledge of and experience with inclusive teaching practices.
- Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement.
- Commitment to advising, mentoring and guiding students and supervising student scholarly activity.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, peers, and professional contacts.
- Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated team-building ability.
- Excellent organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
- Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management platform.
- Familiarity with educational assessment practices.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Daily work with computers, monitors, copy machines and other office equipment is required. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Science faculty work in science laboratories and will be exposed to chemicals, biologicals, chemical processes, magnetic field, and scientific equipment/instrumentation. Position requires additional hours for meetings and events, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Essential Functions
Instructional Activity
- Teach 24-30 contact hours per academic year as assigned, commensurate with rank.
- Prepare courses in accordance with published faculty workload guidelines.
- Serve as Course Coordinator for course(s) in the department as requested.
- Provide feedback to students via assignments and exams graded in a timely manner.
- Meet with students as related to instructional activity, including holding regular office hours.
- Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly.
- Engage in continuing professional development related to the field and pedagogical best practices.
- Participate in the assessment activities of the Department, School, and University.
- Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members included in the University’s policies.
- Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.
Scholarly Activity
- Maintain scholarly activities appropriate to the rank that engage undergraduate students and contribute to the profession through publications or presentations
- Attend professional conferences, workshops, or meetings to maintain currency in area of scholarly or academic interest.
- Pursue internal and external funding to support scholarly activity.
Service Activity
- Advise students, including meeting with students to discuss academic, curricular and career matters.
- Participate in University service, including service on the Faculty Council, school and department committees.
- Attend all Faculty/Staff University, Department, and School meetings.
- Engage and participate in the life and work of the departments, School of the Sciences, and Stevenson University.
Reports To
Department Chair
Quick Link for Posting
https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/11178
