Job Description

Posting Number: F00866P

Department: Biological Sciences

Salary Range: Negotiable

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Academic Year

Location: Richardson

Job Summary:

Position Description

The Department of Biological Sciences in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is a vibrant community of researchers and educators that places high value on the effective training of students. It seeks to recruit a full-time (9-month appointment) non-tenure system faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction to teach graduate biotechnology laboratory and related courses. Ideal applicants are educators dedicated to the achievement of all students and trainees in classrooms as well as laboratories. 

A successful candidate will find a highly engaging and collaborative intellectual environment at UT Dallas. Courses may be taught in multiple sections, so excellent team-working and communication skills are essential. The candidate should aid in building curriculum and course content geared towards an active learning environment. We are especially interested in educators who are interested in developing course-based research experiences for our master's students. 

The appointment commences for the Fall 2024 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Master's degree in a relevant discipline in the Biological Sciences. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We seek candidates who will deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: PhD in a relevant discipline in the Biological Sciences with experience as a Teaching Assistant or Instructor in graduate-level laboratory sessions and/or lectures.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following: 

·         Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.

·         Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

·         Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

About NSM

NSM has been a crucial anchor of UT Dallas; even before its beginnings in 1969. Its departments and research centers continue to play a vital role in the University's transformation into one of the top research institutions in the United States. Asking fundamental questions about the universe and developing responsive tools for grand challenges creates a powerful engine for our innovation and discovery. The School boasts approximately 160 outstanding tenure track faculty in areas ranging from the smallest nano-machines to the great cosmos. Its programs – several of which are highly ranked by US News and World Report – provide students with hands-on laboratory and project experience in frontier areas of fundamental and applied sciences that promises rich academic experiences leading to exciting professional opportunities.

The University and Community 

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report). 

UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence. 

The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.

About The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ... to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.

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