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Job title: Director of Graduate Affairs (Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor)
Company: Pennsylvania State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The at invites applications for Director of Graduate Affairs. We seek individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to promoting student success through mentoring and teaching. The Director of Graduate Affairs will be responsible for administration of the Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology Graduate Program in collaboration with one or more faculty leaders. Responsibilities will include recruiting, annual budgeting and budget management, generating funding and program statistics reports, and managing student relations and activities. The Director of Graduate Affairs is also specifically charged with efforts to increase diversity and maintain an inclusive climate in the program.

The position will include a non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor appointment and the successful applicant will also contribute to the departmental teaching mission. Work expectations for the position include fall, spring, and summer duties, with time for curriculum development and improvement over the summer. Professional development opportunities are also supported and encouraged.

Education and Experience

Competitive applicants will have:

A Ph.D. in a related area

Experience mentoring or advising graduate students

Experience with graduate admissions, recruiting, and administration

Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community

Experience teaching at least one course as either the lead or assistant instructor

Additional Information

Applications must be submitted electronically and should include:

Curriculum vitae with names and contact information for three references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation

A statement of teaching philosophy and interests, evidence that demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching and improving pedagogical practices, and a diversity statement (all compiled into one document). The diversity statement should describe your past, present, and future planned contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion that will advance our institutional diversity and equity goals (

Other materials that can demonstrate candidate?s understanding of and commitment to research-based teaching practices

Awards and recognition for teaching and teaching-related scholarly activities (brief explanation for why you had been recognized should be provided)

Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position is filled.

This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a community with a strong commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in all areas.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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University Park, PA
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Location: Centre County, PA

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