Southwestern University is looking for a part-time instructor in biology to teach three sections of Biodiversity (a 7 1/2 week course that makes up 1 of 4 in a collection for the first year). The adjunct would offer one during the first half of the semester (starting date of August 26-ending on October 16, 2013 it has 12 registered students) taught on MWF from 10-10:50 am and two other sections offered on the second half of the semester (starting date October 18-endingDecember 13, 2013; 10 am section has 25 and the 11 am section has 27 registered students). The total compensation for teaching the three sections would be $6,000.
This would be a great opportunity for a recent graduate, an almost finished Ph.D student or Post-doc to get some teaching experience. Some mentoring on teaching would be available. If you know anyone who might be interested, please pass this information on to them. For more information, contact: Maria Cuevas Chair, Biology Southwestern University [email protected] 512-863-1698 *Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In addition to a number of other national organizations, Southwestern University is a member of two consortia of liberal arts colleges, the Associated Colleges of the South and the Annapolis Group. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of downtown Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.* -- *Dr. Romi L. Burks Professor of Biology (official start Fall 2013) * *Co-Chair of Interdisciplinary Programs * *Animal Behavior & Environmental Studies * *1001 East University Avenue * *Georgetown, TX 78626 * *Office Phone: 512-863-1280* *Remember - One never has time but one can always make time!*
