Teaching Faculty I
About The Position
The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) seeks a Teaching Faculty I to develop, coordinate, and deliver instruction in science communication, digital media, and design. The role includes mentoring and supporting students, evaluating and grading student work, maintaining instructional materials and course websites, and contributing to departmental instructional initiatives. LSC offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs. The successful candidate will teach and coordinate multiple sections of introductory science communication coursework and supervise and mentor graduate teaching assistants to ensure a high-quality, consistent student experience. The position also includes teaching upper-level courses in digital and print media design and web design for the sciences, fostering student engagement and success, holding regular office hours, and participating in departmental service and program activities. The role calls for student-centered teaching, effective science communication, instructional innovation, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and teaching assistants. The position is full-time, nine months, and onsite, with an anticipated start date in early January 2027. Summer instructional opportunities may be available. A one-year evaluation period applies, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Requirements
- PhD in Communication or a relevant social science field.
- Experience explaining and presenting complex scientific topics to students and non-technical audiences using clear, accessible, audience-appropriate language.
- Experience in digital and print media design on science-related content for broad public audiences through print and/or digital channels, such as newsletters, magazines, websites, blogs, or other publications.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience developing and delivering online or hybrid course instruction.
Responsibilities
- Teach and coordinate 8–16 sections of LSC 100: Science and Storytelling, including supervising and mentoring graduate teaching assistants.
- Teach one section of LSC 332: Digital and Print Media Design.
- Teach one section of LSC 532: Web Design for the Sciences.
- Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback; grade student work and prepare reports recommending instructional improvements.
- Maintain course materials, instructional resources, and course websites.
- Support student success through mentoring, advising, and regular office hours.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and instructional teams to advance departmental curriculum and instructional goals.
- Develop teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy.
- Assist in defining program objectives and carrying out program duties.
- Assist in developing techniques or model programs for instructional goals in the disciplinary area and help identify useful new techniques.
- Provide classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.
- Supervise day-to-day activities of work-unit employees involved in instructional support as needed.
- Participate in departmental service and program activities.
Benefits
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off.
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts.
- Retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
