Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology

Penn State Brandywine invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology to begin August 2022, or as negotiated. This is a 36-week non tenure line, limited term (single year) academic appointment, funded for one year from the date of hire with a strong expectation of appointment renewal for subsequent periods.

We are seeking a qualified person to teach 12 credits/contact hours each semester of lower and upper division classes. Some of the required teaching is in the area of introductory and intermediate undergraduate courses in General Biology and Biodiversity, Anatomy, and Physiology, as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in Evolutionary Biology, Development, Genetics, Practicum, Microbiology, and Animal Physiology.

Responsibilities include:

• Professional organizations
  
• Engaging in scholarly activities to stay current in the discipline
  
• Course, curriculum, and program development
  
• Providing career guidance, and supervising undergraduate research projects
  
• Campus, university, and community service activities
  

Other expectations include: commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment; demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy in teaching and learning and achieving equity in educational outcomes.

Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or weekend classes as needed.

Ph.D. in Biology (or closely related field), by the start date is required. Evidence of potential for pursuit of scholarly activities is expected.

Evidence of commitment to and interest in active and collaborative learning, instructional use of technology, experience in online and hybrid course delivery, evidence of experience in multidisciplinary environment, demonstrated commitment to and ability/training in successfully advocating for diversity and values of diversity.

This position requires successful completion of standard background checks in accordance with University policies.

For full consideration, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement that details how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds (applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should note their plans for such work) as a single PDF document; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of three references. Application review begins on 09/30/21 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Apply online at: https://hr.psu.edu/careers

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Campus Information:

Founded in 1855, The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a premier, world class research university. Granted “very high activity” classification for “research universities” by the Carnegie Foundation, Penn State is the Commonwealth's only land-grant institution and a driver of economic growth and innovation. With a $6.5 billion annual operating budget, Penn State enrolls over 90,000 students in one University, 24 campuses and online. Penn State Brandywine - a thriving residential campus - is located on 112 acres, 20 miles west of center city Philadelphia. Penn State Brandywine's principal strengths are excellent teaching and research, a diverse study body, athletics, business and civic partnerships, and new Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement. Penn State Brandywine's 100,000+ alumni are part of Penn State's world-wide 670,000+ alumni network.

Penn State Brandywine's core mission is to:

Provide an undergraduate education among the arts, sciences, and professional fields to a highly diverse student population from Greater Philadelphia and beyond.

Penn State Brandywine offers a challenging and rewarding college experience, combining a small-campus environment with the extensive resources of a world-class public research university.

Penn State Brandywine empowers students to fulfill their potential and prepares them for meaningful careers and lives as engaged citizens.

For more information about the campus, visit https://www.brandywine.psu.edu/.

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Wiebke Strehl, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Brandywine. E-mail: wxs9@psu.edu. Telephone: (610) 892-1411.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Brandywine/Assistant-Teaching-Professor-of-Biology_REQ_0000019282-2

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