Renewable Non Tenure Track Lecturer - Biological Sciences

Posting Details

Working Title Renewable Non Tenure Track Lecturer - Biological Sciences Department Biological Sciences Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Position Number Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Purpose of Position

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a renewable non-tenure track lecture position beginning Fall 2021.

Primary Responsibilities

Candidates should demonstrate commitment and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a renewable non-tenure track lecture position beginning Fall 2021.

Primary teaching responsibilities include Human Anatomy and Physiology and General Biology. Human cadaver experience is desirable. Other courses may be developed based on candidate’s background and preference. Candidates should have an interest in developing outreach programs for the public (K-12 and adult learners).

It is important that faculty incorporate innovative, hands-on, dynamic, active-learning methods into courses and keep current on new teaching strategies, and technologies.

Mentoring responsibilities are required.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Master’s degree in Biology. Teaching experience in Human Anatomy and Physiology in both laboratory and lecture are preferred.

Online teaching experience is desirable.

Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate level.

To Apply: Submit to https://jobs.nku.edu 1) a cover letter specifically addressing experience and qualifications, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy, including a discussion on use of evidence-based instructional practices in the classroom in past or future classes, 3) a brief statement of professional goals 4) a diversity and inclusion statement, including a description of commitment and/or experience working effectively with diverse populations, 5) a current curriculum vitae, 6) transcripts, and 7) contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Dr. Michael Scola (He/Him/His) at scolam@nku.edu.

For full consideration, applications should be received by February 5, 2021.

Minimum Education Master's Degree Preferred Education Doctorate
Requisition Number 2020F513 Job Open Date 12/28/2020 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/9898 Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. References
5. Teaching Philosophy
6. Brief Statement of Professional Goals
7. Diversity Statement

Optional Documents