Assistant Teaching Professor - The Department of Biology

Emory • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at Emory University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences with a strong commitment to pedagogy and a specific interest in teaching and advising undergraduates. Applicants having prior experience with evidence-based teaching practices are encouraged to apply; postdoctoral experience is preferred. Faculty appointments will be made at the Assistant Teaching Professor level. Established over 25 years ago, the teaching track in Emory College is one of the strongest and longest-running in the country. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience and ability to teach biochemistry and cell biology, as well as second-semester introductory biology labs. The latter involves working with and training a team of Lab Instructors and collaborating with the first-semester lab coordinator as well as the support of two full-time staff for material preparation. In addition to teaching, commonly four courses per year, successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the academic life and governance of the Department, College of Arts and Sciences, and the University. The appointee will join a cohesive group of tenure-track (25) and teaching-track (14) faculty working collaboratively in the teaching, research, and service missions of Emory University. Department of Biology faculty are committed to creating a respectful community of educators and scholars and seek colleagues who are eager to nurture and support growth of students, staff, and faculty . Emory is a top 20 research university located in Atlanta, a culturally rich city of historical significance in the civil rights movement. Atlanta ( https://discoveratlanta.com/ ) offers a variety of cultural, social, and recreational opportunities with a mild climate.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in the biological sciences
• Strong commitment to pedagogy
• Specific interest in teaching and advising undergraduates
• Experience and ability to teach biochemistry and cell biology
• Experience and ability to teach second-semester introductory biology labs

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with evidence-based teaching practices
• Postdoctoral experience

Responsibilities

• Teaching biochemistry and cell biology
• Teaching second-semester introductory biology labs
• Working with and training a team of Lab Instructors
• Collaborating with the first-semester lab coordinator
• Contributing to the academic life and governance of the Department, College of Arts and Sciences, and the University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees