*Call for faculty to teach in new science general education initiative
at Bard College
*
When: January 4^th - 26^th (training July 30^th – August 2^nd )
Where: Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY (30 min. north of Poughkeepsie)
What: A general introduction to understanding scientific evidence, using
the theme of infectious diseases
Please distribute to any an all individuals who might be interested in
participating in this program.
*Bard** College* is seeking instructors for **the inaugural term of its
new science education initiative. This innovative program is designed to
provide all students in their first year of college with basic
scientific literacy, using the specific topic of “/Investigating
infectious disease”. /We will be using laboratory work, computer
modeling, and classroom lecture during this intensive term.
Additionally, extracurricular activities will be planned in the evenings
and we will be hosting speakers to discuss applied and basic science.
Speakers will include scientists, journalists, and policy-makers and
will come from the Bard community and beyond. Bard is a private liberal
arts college with approximately 1,900 students, located 90 miles north
of New York City on the Hudson River.
Successful candidates will possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in the sciences
and be willing to work to engage students of all disciplines in a common
educational experience. No specific training within biology is required.
Faculty will be required to attend a training session on the Bard Campus
in Annandale-on-Hudson (travel, lodging and food will be covered) from
the evening of July 30^th - through the evening of August 2^nd . The
program dates for the program for the 2010-2011 academic year are
January 4^th - January 26^th . Faculty will be housed in rooms on the
Bard Campus for the duration of the program.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, statement of interest for
teaching in this type of program, and the contact information for three
references /by email only/ to: Director Brooke Jude at
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. Review of
applications begin on June 1st, and will continue all positions are
filled. We seek to attract and retain a highly qualified and diverse
faculty. AA/EOE.
http://www.bard.edu/about/employment/employment/popup.php?listing_id=7362138
http://app3.insidehighered.com/news/2010/04/26/bard
