Lecturer Biology - Pullman, United States - Washington State University

Description

Business Title:

Lecturer
Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type:

Full time
Position Term:

9 Month - Summer
Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The successful applicant is expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor students, work in collaboration with other units in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and be an active participant in the campus sciences programs. This position will be responsible for covering a range of courses in the field of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences Majors. Primary Course load would include Human Anatomy for Health Occupations (BIO 354) and Introductory Human Physiology (BIO 251) with possible course assignments including but not limited to Introductory Biology: Organismal Biology, Introductory Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics, General Genetics, General Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Evolution and Society, and Organisms and Global Change.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline

Demonstrated experience or potential for teaching with student centered pedagogy practices

Demonstrated record of or potential for commitment to underrepresented communities and to campus and university diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

Ability to communicate effectively with both students and colleagues in written and verbal forms

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to use and develop new teaching approaches which advance pedagogy of biology

Commitment to teaching excellence

Minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience in biology or related area

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Washington State University Tri-Cities

Department Name:

College of Arts and Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Richland, Washington 99354

Department Link:

Annual Salary:

$48, $55,000.00

In accordance with RCW , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

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FTE:

100%

Tenure Track:

No

Temporary End Date:

This position has an initial 1-year contract. Promotion/possible renewal is subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and available funding.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.