Faculty Assistant - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland
University of Maryland
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College Park, United States

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Description

Posting Details:


  • Posting Details
    Position Number:

Title:


  • Faculty Assistant
    Functional Title:
  • Faculty Assistant
    Category Status:
  • 15Fac

Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category:

  • Faculty
    University Authorized FTE:
  • 100
    Unit:
  • CMNS-College of Computer, Math & Natural Sciences
    Campus/College Information:
  • Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
    Background Checks
  • Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:


  • The Biological Sciences program at the University of Maryland, College Park, is searching for a Faculty Assistant/Lab Manager to support a large enrollment (>1000 students/year) introductory biology laboratory course (BSCI171, Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory). The Faculty Assistant will also teach one laboratory section of the course every semester and in the summer.
  • Lab Support Responsibilities include:
  • Preparing and maintaining laboratory stock solutions and cultures for experiments.
  • Setting up the lab classrooms each week.
  • Supervising and managing prep TAs.
  • Developing and maintaining the prep manual for the course.
  • Testing and updating laboratory exercises and activities for the course.
  • Assisting the lab coordinator in maintaining and updating lab documents.
  • Ordering lab supplies.
  • General maintenance of lab equipment.
  • Managing the inventory of lab supplies.
  • Establishing and maintaining compliance with university, state, and federal safety laws.
  • Managing the university online learning management system.

Teaching Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching one section of the lab course each semester and in the summer.
  • Maintaining attendance records.
  • Grading assignments.
  • Being available for office hours for students.
This fulltime, 12-month position includes a full benefits package.


Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary


Minimum Qualifications:


Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree in biology or a related field.

Experience:


  • At least 1 year of laboratory research experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Proficient at basic experimental design, molecular biology/cell biology laboratory skills, and data analysis.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Experience teaching or tutoring college level molecular and cellular biology

Preferences:


Preferences:


  • Master's or Ph.
D. Degree in molecular and/or cellular biology.

  • Research experience in molecular biology and/or cell biology.
  • Experience managing classes in an online learning management system (Canvas).
  • Experience managing student workers.

Additional Certifications:


Additional Information:


Posting Date:


  • 05/14/2024
    Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

  • Yes
    Best Consideration Date
  • 05/28/2024
    Physical Demands

Diversity Statement:


  • The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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