Working/Functional Title

Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Biological Sciences (BioSci) Program is seeking a fixed term faculty member (Instructor/Assistant Professor) to join the BioSci Program teaching team. The successful candidate will join a diverse group of educators and discipline-based education researchers dedicated to providing high-quality undergraduate biology education. The initial appointment will be for one year (9 months) with expectation of continuing renewal based on satisfactory performance. 

The successful candidate will serve as an Instructor/Assistant Professor for introductory biology lecture and lab courses designed to actively engage life-science majors in three-dimensional learning and will work with teams of faculty to develop curriculum for these courses. Depending on the needs of the program, the candidate may teach in cellular and molecular or organismal biology courses, work with diverse student groups to support their learning across their introductory biology courses, and may assist the lab curriculum coordinator of those courses. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Biological Sciences or related field

Minimum Requirements

An advanced degree in the biological sciences or related fields with college teaching experience (as a teaching assistant or instructor of record) or experience mentoring students through research projects is required.  A PhD is required for the rank of Assistant Professor; a master's degree is required for the rank of Instructor. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to creating inclusive learning environments and professional development.

Desired Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with teams of instructors, curriculum development (particularly three-dimensional curricula and assessments), supervising graduate teaching assistants and undergraduate learning assistants, teaching in undergraduate laboratories that include research projects, and teaching that supports diverse learners. 

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit a:

• cover letter,
• CV,
• two examples of how you have implemented or plan to implement your teaching philosophy, highlighting experience with and/or commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (please limit your teaching philosophy description to four pages).

All documents should be submitted to https://careers.msu.edu{target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. The applicant should also provide the contact information for three professional references; references will be contacted during the screening process. Review of applications will begin on March 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Katie Krueger, BioSci Program Assistant Director and Chair of the Search Committee (krueg172@msu.edu{target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}). 

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}

Special Instructions

There is also a posting for a fixed-term curriculum coordinator position in BioSci and interested candidates should apply separately for this curriculum coordinator position as well.

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