Overview:
The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and…
Sciences seeks highly qualified applicants who are committed to
excellence in teaching for part-time faculty positions for
Spring and Summer 2025 . We are particularly interested in
individuals with experience teaching Introductory Biology with
applications to health sciences and nursing, sophomore-level Human
Anatomy and Physiology Lab, or graduate courses in the area of
molecular and cell biology.
Possible openings include undergraduate sections of BIO 101, 102,
101L, 102L, and 104L as well as Human Anatomy and Physiology labs
(BIO 211L, BIO 212L). Possible graduate courses include Molecular
Cell Biology Journal Club (BIO 550) or MCB electives. Undergraduate
openings are in day and evening sections; graduate courses may be
offered in person or online.
About the School/Program:
The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences
provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education,
with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills
that students need for their personal and professional lives. The
College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in
behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal
justice, economics, English, game design and development,
gerontology, history, independent majors, interdisciplinary
studies, law in society, mathematics, philosophy, political
science, psychology, sociology, Spanish language and literature,
and theater.
In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 31
undergraduate minors (including a minor in Italian), a MS in
Molecular and Cell Biology and the additional accelerated
undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in
Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in
Theater/MBA, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a
5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary
education fields: Biology, English, History, Math, and
Spanish.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, institution located 90
minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The
university enrolls 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs
through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education,
Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing
and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by
U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388
Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and
renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of
diverse communities, development of innovative corporate
partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital
projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with
Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
• Implementing a common course syllabus, or developing and/or
updating a course syllabus, as applicable. Posting the syllabus to
Blackboard.
• Preparing lectures, projects, or other student
assignments.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and
performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all scheduled classes at the times published in the
course schedule.
• Being responsive to student needs, including holding at least
one office hour per week per course.
• Notifying your department chair or program director in advance
and arranging for coverage, in the unusual event that you cannot be
present at a scheduled class.
• Checking Quinnipiac email frequently to stay current with all
communications.
• Completing mandatory training within the time frame identified
as defined by Human Resources. Examples include: Harassment &
Discrimination, Data Security & Privacy and Managing Bias.
Education Requirements
• A minimum of an MS degree in Biology or a related field is
required; PhD preferred.
Qualifications:
• Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is
preferred.
• Evidence of recent effective teaching.
• Experience in the use of instructional technologies, especially
Blackboard.
• Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the
academic community.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have
valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac
University does not sponsor employment based visas for this
position.
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and must include a
cover letter indicating which course(s) you are interested in
teaching and your day/time availability, a curriculum vitae or
resume that includes details of teaching experience, a statement of
teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching effectiveness, and
the names and contact information for three references. Reference
letters and formal teaching evaluations will only be required at
the interview stage.
Consideration of candidates will begin in September and continue
until the positions are filled.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Advertised: August 06, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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