Assistant Professor In Residence for Biochemistry
Search #: 495221
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Faculty Non Tenure Track
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor-in-Residence level. This position is based on the Storrs campus. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track position that has the possibility of leading to a multi-year contract. The position is suitable for candidates who wish to pursue a career with an emphasis on undergraduate teaching.
The successful candidate will assist with teaching the lecture and laboratory course Introduction to Biochemistry (MCB 2000). Other responsibilities will include the advising of undergraduate students and developing success and retention strategies for biology students. Successful candidates will be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their activities the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; contribute to the development of pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. The successful candidate will also perform service to the department and/or campus as requested.
The Department of Molecular & Cell Biology has a broad and interdisciplinary research program that offers courses at the cutting edge of a wide range of molecular biosciences.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18507 and submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Recent teaching evaluations by students
- Commitment to diversity statement
- Names and contact information of three (3) professional references
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
For more information, contact: Maggie McDonnell at maggie.mcdonnell@uconn.edu