Assistant Teaching Professor – Biological Sciences
About The Position
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a Renewable Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning Fall 2027. Primary teaching responsibilities will include in-person lecture courses in Human Nutrition as well as in-person lecture and laboratory courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology. Online sections of these courses may also be part of teaching responsibilities, depending on department need. Other courses may be assigned based on the candidate’s background and preference and department needs. The faculty member will be responsible for coordinating multiple sections of Human Nutrition. Student career mentoring responsibilities and departmental service are also required. Candidates should incorporate innovative, hands-on, dynamic, active-learning methods into their courses and keep current on new teaching strategies and technologies. Candidates should demonstrate commitment and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Requirements
- Minimum of a master’s degree in Nutrition, Physiology, Medicine, or a related discipline.
- Strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Ability to incorporate innovative, hands-on, dynamic, active-learning methods.
- Ability to stay current on new teaching strategies and technologies.
- Commitment and/or experience promoting and fostering a supportive learning environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience in Nutrition.
- Experience with Human Anatomy and Physiology in both laboratory and lecture.
- Online teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach in-person lecture courses in Human Nutrition.
- Teach in-person lecture and laboratory courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology.
- Potentially teach online sections of these courses.
- Teach other courses based on candidate's background and department needs.
- Coordinate multiple sections of Human Nutrition.
- Provide student career mentoring.
- Perform departmental service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
