Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Biology
- Employer
- Georgetown University
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Mar 16, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Georgetown University: Main Campus: Georgetown College:
Biology
Location: Washington, DC
Open Date: Mar 12, 2021
Deadline: Apr 15, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern
Time
Description
The Department of Biology of Georgetown University invites
applications for a full-time non-tenure position to begin in August 2021
for an initial appointment of three years. This is an instructional
position with full-time responsibilities primarily over the
academic year (August to May), with possibility for additional
summer teaching or participation in educational research activities
for additional compensation.
We seek an enthusiastic science educator to actively collaborate
with current faculty in the development and administration of our
core curriculum for undergraduate students. We are committed to
expanding access to a quality education in biology for a more
diverse and inclusive population of students.
Teaching responsibilities will include our introductory biology
sequence and courses for majors and non-majors in the candidate's
area of expertise. Applicants should have the ability to provide
individual and group instruction with an awareness of diverse
learning styles and should be able to teach effectively in lecture,
laboratory, and seminar contexts.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant area of biology and
demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for science education.
Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in ecology,
evolution, conservation biology, and/or environmental
science.
In addition, applicants should
- possess excellent writing and speaking skills
- be well-organized and able to carry out position duties independently
- be able to train and manage undergraduate and graduate TA's
- have a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in undergraduate biology education
Click Apply now to submit:
- a brief cover letter summarizing your qualifications
- a curriculum vitae
- a teaching portfolio of no more than 10 pages to include
- a teaching philosophy
- a diversity statement that explains how diversity figures into your past and present teaching, research, community engagement, and your lived experience and how you plan to incorporate attention to diversity in your teaching and mentorship of students
- may also include exemplar activities or assessments and/or teaching evaluations
- names and contact information of three references
Applicants can contact Dr. Anne Rosenwald (anne.rosenwald@georgetown.edu) with
questions.
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2021.
Qualifications
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/85238
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All
qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender
identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please click here for more information, or contact the
Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action
(IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All
qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender
identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please click here for more information, or contact the
Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action
(IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.
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