Lecturer - Biology SEA-Phages

University of Massachusetts Amherst•Amherst, MA

62d•$65,550 - $77,226

About The Position

The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for a full-time Continuing-Track (non-tenure track) Lecturer to teach lecture and lab courses for life-science undergraduate students in the SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance - Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) program. The successful candidate will teach a large-enrollment Phage Discovery laboratory course, a Phage Bioinformatics laboratory course, and additional courses in the Biology undergraduate curriculum. This is an academic year, benefited, 2-year position and is renewable contingent upon performance. Lecturers at the University of Massachusetts are unionized with the Massachusetts Society of Professors (MSP) and have the potential for long-term careers with advancement within the Lecturer ranks; this includes Continuing Appointment status and Promotions. The Department of Biology has a robust community of Lecturers who are dedicated to ongoing improvement of the life science curriculum. Both the University and College of Natural Sciences invest in our faculty's continued professional growth through the Center of Teaching and Learning, the Office of Faculty Development, and College of Natural Sciences Faculty Development Programs. Lecturers are also eligible to apply for numerous professional development grants and fellowships through the University and College of Natural Sciences.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Biology or a closely-related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred.
The successful candidate will have experience designing and implementing a lower division undergraduate laboratory curriculum for life-science majors.
Broad experience in biological research is preferred, but some experience in cell and molecular biology is essential.

Responsibilities

Teaching and coordinating a large-enrollment CURE (course-based undergraduate research experience) using the SEA-PHAGES Phage Discovery model.
Supervising instructional support staff in all aspects of lab preparation and delivery.
Teaching one or more sections of the SEA-PHAGES Phage Bioinformatics lab course.
Teaching other lecture courses in the Biology undergraduate curriculum. Possibilities include Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Physiology, or Evolution.
Departmental and Institutional Service as appropriate for the career stage.
Implementing evidence-based pedagogical approaches.
Contributing to the lower division life sciences curriculum by participating in ongoing discussions of pedagogical best practices and science education research.
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality and inclusiveness.
Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean's strategic priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.