Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor Biology

Employer
Ball State University
Location
Indiana, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Posted Date
May 26, 2023
Posting Details

Position Information

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Position Title

Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor Biology

About this Opportunity

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Appointment Type

Non-Tenure-track/Contract

Length of Appointment

FT Academic Year

Description

The Department of Biology has a full-time contract position of Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology available for the 2023-2024 academic year. Primary responsibilities include teaching Introductory Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in the biological sciences or related field from an accredited institution is required for the title of Assistant Lecturer.

Effective written and oral communication skills; commitment to excellence in teaching as demonstrated by a teaching statement and/or teaching evaluations.

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Earned doctorate in the biological sciences from an accredited institution is required for the title of Assistant Teaching Professor; demonstrated teaching ability and/or evidence of scholarly activity, as demonstrated by student evaluations or by publications

Required Certifications/Licensures

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

None

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Department

Biology:700060

College/Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

kbadger@bsu.edu

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

202301103F

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/18/2023

Position End Date

05/13/2024

Posting Date

05/26/2023

Applications Accepted Through Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

06/19/2023

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

In the Required Applicant Documents section, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information

Kemuel Badger
kbadger@bsu.edu
765-285-8820

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Philosophy Statement
  4. Inclusive Excellence/Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
  1. Undergraduate Transcripts
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Master's Transcripts
  4. Doctorate Transcripts


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