Require Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Biology in Centre County, PA

Job title: Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Biology
Company: Pennsylvania State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State New Kensington invites applications for a Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Biology, multi-year non-tenure line appointment, 36 weeks to begin August 2024, or as negotiated.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching a range of introductory undergraduate lecture and lab courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology and related areas as determined by campus needs. The position requires commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered, multidisciplinary environment, and interest in active and collaborative learning and the instructional use of technology. Teaching assignments may include evening classes and online/hybrid instruction. Remain current in the field through appropriate professional development activities. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students to provide academic and career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.

Qualifications:

A master?s degree in Biology or a closely related discipline is required for appointment at the level of Lecturer, a completed PhD is required for appointment at the level of Assistant Teaching Professor. A minimum of two years prior college-level teaching experience in first- and second-year anatomy and physiology lecture and lab courses is required.

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Allen Larson, Interim Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State New Kensington. E-mail: . Telephone: 724-334-6031.

How to : Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Application review begins November 15, 2023, and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Penn State New Kensington is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses located across the Commonwealth. Our 70-acre campus in scenic, rural Westmoreland County is situated only 30 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, and the location offers a wide range of lifestyles from urban to rural. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 500 students. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as 10 baccalaureate degrees and 5 associate degrees. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small-campus setting and have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members.

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New Kensington, PA
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Location: Centre County, PA

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