Instruction Specialist

The Biology Instruction Specialist role is a full-time, fiscal year appointment. This position supports first year Biology 11000-11100, introductory courses for non-majors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing lab activities, maintaining lab equipment, assisting faculty to develop new course materials and laboratory activities and guiding teaching assistants in proper lab practices. Each of the courses has been taught routinely, previously used materials are available. The Instruction Specialist maintains open lines of communication between themselves and essential staff, as well as with course faculty. Successful candidates will become part of a community committed to outstanding interdisciplinary undergraduate life science education. The Instruction Specialist is part of the Department and College of Science vibrant group of scholars engaged in STEM and discipline-based education research.

Come join us in the new state of the art teaching facility which houses the first and second year teaching labs for both Biological Sciences and Chemistry. The Instructor Specialists are part of the vibrant biology education group that offers weekly seminars of interest to all who teach.

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

Education and Experience Needed:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working with laboratory course at the university level

Skills Needed:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent laboratory skills and practices, including some basic chemistry
• Ability to work with diverse students and staff, including mentoring cross-culture teaching skills

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
  

Professional 2

• Pay Band S055
• Job Code#20003613

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

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