Assistant Professor In Residence
Search #: 495726
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 with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2022 and has the possibility of leading to a multi-year contract. While this position does not require summer teaching, it is possible to offer additional courses during the summer. The position is suitable for candidates who wish to pursue a career with an emphasis on undergraduate teaching.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching lecture and laboratory courses in Biochemistry and Microbiology. Other responsibilities will include the advising of undergraduate students and developing success and retention strategies for biology students. Successful candidates will be expected to promote a sense of community for all students through the incorporation of interactive and inclusive teaching strategies. In particular, methods which facilitate participation among members of under-represented groups and integrate multicultural experiences into instruction and research are essential. Successful candidates will have an ability to develop pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will perform service to the Department and/or campus through participation in committee work as requested.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20030 and submit the following application materials:
- A 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
For more information, contact: Maggie McDonnell at maggie.mcdonnell@uconn.edu