Instructor Position - Science, Technology, Math and Engineering (STEM) New College, a division of the College of Arts & Sciences at The University of Alabama, invites applications for a non-tenure earning, three-year renewable instructor position in a Science, Technology, Math and Engineering (STEM) field. The ideal candidate will have an academic background in the natural or physical sciences or a technology-related field with an ability to communicate across disciplines and emphasize the role of science and technology in culture. The position is renewable based on availability, funding, and performance. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and supervising senior projects. A Masters degree is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience teaching interdisciplinary courses, adult learners, and non-traditional students. Applications must be submitted via the University website at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu and should include the following: a) a letter outlining qualifications (including courses prepared to teach, knowledge of and commitment to interdisciplinarity, and experience working with interdisciplinary programs and adult learners), b) teaching philosophy statement, c) current vitae, and d) a list of 3 references with phone numbers and email addresses. All materials should be submitted on line by February 28, 2016. Screening of applications will continue until position is filled. Position begins August 16, 2016. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit transcripts of all post-secondary education. New College and New College Life Track serve undergraduate students who pursue individualized programs of study. For faculty and students alike, the program provides an integrated liberal arts experience with access to the resources of a large, comprehensive research institution. New College has a long tradition of commitment to arts education and cross-cultural work and maintains good relations with partner departments across the university. For more information about New College, visit www.as.ua.edu/nc<http://www.as.ua.edu/nc>. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.
