What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Biology position at New Mexico Highlands University?
The successful candidates in these positions are expected to teach a combination of entry level biology courses and upper division courses within the candidate’s specialty (18 hrs/academic year); participate in limited service to the department and university, mentor students, maintain regular attendance, holding office hours as required, and serve as lab manager for research and teaching labs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach the assigned teaching load including lectures and labs with all the duties that it implies in terms of preparation of classes, timely grading exams and papers, holding limited office hours for students consultation. Candidate must also prepare the labs, and make sure they are clean and ready for the next professor before the lab time expires.
The successful candidates in these positions are expected to teach a combination of entry level biology courses and upper division courses within the candidate’s specialty (18 hrs/academic year); participate in limited service to the department and university, mentor students, maintain regular attendance, and holding office hours as required. IN addition to the teaching responsibilities the successful applicant will serve as lab manager for the department. The duties of lab manager will be to
1. Oversee biology research lab spaces ensuring student access to safe and professional spaces.
2. Train students in the use of research equipment and supervise the working of the students in the research labs
3. Maintain common instrumentation, equipment, and lab supplies (organization, access, and ordering).
4. Assist biology research faculty in projects with undergraduate and master students and providing direct student support in lab bench work.
5. Provide logistical support, curriculum development support, and coordinate research lab space access for Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) that integrate faculty research projects into courses, particularly freshman/sophomore biology courses.
6. Coordinate lab safety standards and student training.
7. Other activities such as public outreach as needed by the department
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidates in these positions are expected to teach a combination of entry level biology courses and upper division courses within the candidate’s specialty (18 hrs/academic year); participate in limited service to the department and university, mentor students, maintain regular attendance, and holding office hours as required. IN addition to the teaching responsibilities the successful applicant will serve as lab manager for the department. The duties of lab manager will be to
1. Oversee biology research lab spaces ensuring student access to safe and professional spaces.
2. Train students in the use of research equipment and supervise the working of the students in the research labs
3. Maintain common instrumentation, equipment, and lab supplies (organization, access, and ordering).
4. Assist biology research faculty in projects with undergraduate and master students and providing direct student support in lab bench work.
5. Provide logistical support, curriculum development support, and coordinate research lab space access for Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) that integrate faculty research projects into courses, particularly freshman/sophomore biology courses.
6. Coordinate lab safety standards and student training.
7. Other activities such as public outreach as needed by the department
Masters in a biological science or related fields with demonstrated experience in teaching college level classes.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in Botanical research and teaching .
Experience in teaching in Hispanic Serving Institutions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in teaching in Hispanic Serving Institutions
Successful candidate must be able to deliver lectures and engage students in the course content. They also need have knowledge or be prepare to learn current pedagogical approaches, and high Impact practices in the development of their classes.
Successful candidate will have knowledge of various laboratory equipment commonly used in a biological research lab
Work Location Las Vegas, NM Campus
Successful candidate will have knowledge of various laboratory equipment commonly used in a biological research lab
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F311P
Posting Open Date
05/19/2023
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application must include 1) Letter of Application, and 2) Curriculum Vitae. Online application must include names, phone numbers, and e‐mail addresses of three (3) professional references. References will be contacted in conjunction with an on-campus interview and official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the on-campus interview. For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact: Dr. Jesus Rivas at rivas@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.
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https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/8391
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