The Federated Department of Biological Sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a full-time lecturer position effective mid-July 2016. This position is a one-year (10- month), full-time, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of University Lecturer, with the potential for renewal. The lecturer will join the faculty of an expanding department serving a diverse group of undergraduate students. The successful candidate is expected to be a broadly-trained biologist, with expertise in cell biology, physiology, genetics, or molecular biology.
Ecologists with expertise in one the designated areas and the ability to teach fundamental concepts in biology are encouraged to apply, and please share this posting with appropriate colleagues. Duties and Responsibilities: The following are examples of typical duties performed by a University Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences: 1. Teach up to twelve contact hours per week (average) and provide a minimum of four office hours per week for consultation with students. 2. Develop creative, interesting and novel curricula for new and existing lower and upper level undergraduate courses in collaboration and consultation with academic instructors. 3. Prepare laboratories, lectures, demonstrations, and additional activities which foster learning. 4. Implement and enforce current laboratory safety standards, train and supervise laboratory assistants, and maintain teaching laboratories in excellent working order. 5. Work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum/program development, teaching innovation, student retention strategies, and assessment models. 6. Engage in on-going professional development in the subject area and in the teaching/learning process. 7. Perform other related duties assigned by the Department Chair. Qualifications: A PhD in biological sciences is expected. Teaching experience in a university setting is highly desired. The ideal candidate will be an effective teacher with outstanding references and reviews, will have documented organizational and staff management capabilities, and will demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to use technologically advanced instructional tools. Candidates with demonstrated effectiveness teaching large class sizes and experience with developing laboratory courses will be given preference. Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications submitted by January 25, 2015 will receive full consideration. Complete applications consist of a cover letter, statement of Teaching Philosophy, current CV, copies of transcripts (unofficial are OK at this stage) and 3 current letters of recommendation. Please submit all application materials, except letters of recommendation, through the NJIT HR website: https://njit.jobs (posting # 0603106). Please have all letters of recommendation sent directly to: Shamay Carty ATTN: Biology Lecturer Search Committee Central King Building 337 Department of Biological Science New Jersey Institute of Technology University Heights Newark, NJ 07102 or email: [email protected] Any questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Maria Stanko ([email protected]), or refer to the department website: http://biology.njit.edu/. To build a diverse workforce, NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. EEO employer.
