Renewable Assistant Teaching Professor - Biological Sciences

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Job posting number: #7285884

Posted: October 8, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a Renewable Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning Fall 2025.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology and in General Biology. Other courses may be involved based on candidate’s background and preference and department needs. Candidates should have an interest in assisting with outreach programs for the public (K-12 and adult learners).

It is important that faculty incorporate innovative, hands-on, dynamic, active-learning methods into courses and keep current on new teaching strategies and technologies. Faculty will be responsible for coordinating multiple sections and training new lab instructors. Student career mentoring responsibilities are also required.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree in Biology is required. Teaching experience in Human Anatomy and Physiology in both laboratory and lecture is preferred. Human cadaver experience is desirable. Online teaching experience is valued. Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate level.

To Apply: Submit to https://jobs.nku.edu 1) a cover letter specifically addressing experience and qualifications, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy, including a discussion on use of evidence-based instructional practices in the classroom in past or future classes and strategies for reaching students of different backgrounds, 3) a brief statement of professional goals, 4) a current curriculum vitae, 5) unofficial transcripts, and 6) contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Dr. Emily Shifley ([email protected]). For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2024.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.



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