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Summer Program Instructor - Microbiology

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 23, 2021

Job Details

Position Summary

The Post-Baccalaureate Program in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is seeking an instructor to teach a microbiology course for the 2021 summer session. The Post-Baccalaureate Program supports the preparation of prospective medical students from disadvantaged or underrepresented in medicine backgrounds, providing a strong science based curriculum to strengthen their academic readiness for the challenges of medical school. We seek candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching to conduct an overview of key concepts of undergraduate level microbiology for a class of 20-25 student trainees. This is a non-credit bearing course designed for enrichment/diagnostic purposes and is independent of courses offered in the regular academic curriculum of the University. The successful candidate will develop and deliver course content, consistent with program requirements, in a manner that is inclusive for students from both science and non-science majors to ensure all students can learn from the course materials, activities and assignments. Instructor will deliver course in-person and/or virtual format. This is a part-time position teaching 2.5 hours a day, two days per week for five weeks. Essential duties include:

• demonstrate appropriate knowledge of subject
• provide students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject
• use University and department learning systems (example: UB Learns, Zoom)
• evaluate and grade student class work, assignments, quizzes and tests and provide effective feedback to guide student learning and success
• responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative learning environment

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in a relevant discipline/field; potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level in the relevant science field; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant teaching experience in higher education within the relevant science field, preferably virtual; experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Company

University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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