Special Instructor in Biological Sciences - Physiology
About The Position
The Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in the area of human physiology to be filled by August 15, 2019. The appointment, as a Special Instructor, is a full-time, teaching-track faculty position leading to job security, the equivalent of tenure. Special Instructors are expected to teach three 4-credit classes in both the Fall and Winter semesters and to participate in service and program development activities and course design. Courses offered by the department service multiple majors and programs including, Biology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Science and pre-Nursing majors. The position offers a competitive salary package and outstanding retirement and health care benefits. Additional compensation may be available for summer instruction May through August. The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate, and upper- and lower-level undergraduate courses and laboratory courses in physiology as part of a team of faculty and instructors within the department. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in physiology or a related field, and teaching experience in physiology. Candidates with demonstrated experience in current experimental and clinical approaches will be considered favorably. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral research institution located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 132 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in physiology or a related field
- teaching experience in physiology
- Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Nice To Haves
- Recent track record of effective teaching in Physiology.
- Ability to teach lower and upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in physiology.
- Ability to incorporate state of the art technology and active learning strategies in one’s teaching.
- Strong letters of recommendation.
- Good communication skills.
- Commitment to diversity.
Responsibilities
- teach three 4-credit classes in both the Fall and Winter semesters
- participate in service and program development activities and course design
- teach graduate, and upper- and lower-level undergraduate courses and laboratory courses in physiology as part of a team of faculty and instructors within the department
Benefits
- competitive salary package
- outstanding retirement and health care benefits
- Additional compensation may be available for summer instruction May through August
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
