Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology

Augsburg University • Minneapolis, MN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. As part of Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous, and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world. Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity: We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens. The Department of Biology at Augsburg University invites applications for a 1-year renewable, non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor position focused on teaching molecular biology courses in the major.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics, or a similar field
• Committed to student engagement and student success with a diverse group of learners
• Possess both a high level of intercultural competency and a commitment to inclusive practice and authentic representation

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching undergraduate biology courses with labs

Responsibilities

• Teach BIO151 and BIO151L: Introductory Biology I lecture and lab
• Teach BIO354 and BIO354L: Cell Biology lecture and lab
• Teach BIO355 and BIO355L: Genetics lecture and lab
• Teach BIO369 and BIO369L: Biochemistry lecture and lab
• Conduct labs
• Grade student work
• Respond to student questions through email
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours
• Reach out to students with course progress information
• Communicate regularly with colleagues or adjuncts teaching additional sections
• Be deeply involved in curricular development, including the syllabus, lab and lecture content, textbook and homework selection, class activities, exams, and assessment activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Medical plans include Kavira direct care, which provides free or low-cost virtual and in-home primary care appointments and labs
• A generous 403(b) retirement program with an employer contribution of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents
• Participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees