Job Title: Assistant Professor - Fixed Term

Personnel Subarea: Faculty/Academic Staff

Appointment Basis: Academic Year, 9 month

Appointment Status: Fixed Term Academic Staff

Employment %: 100

Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000

Position Summary: The Biological Sciences (BioSci) Program is seeking a fixed term faculty member to join the BioSci Program teaching team. The successful candidate will join a diverse group of educators and discipline-based education researchers dedicated to providing high-quality undergraduate biology education. The initial appointment will be for one year (9 months) with expectation of continuing renewal based on satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will serve as curriculum coordinator and instructor for BS171, a large enrollment introductory cell and molecular biology course designed for life-science majors. Responsibilities will include: 1) Leading BS171 instructors in continuing development of a three-dimensional laboratory curriculum that guides students through inquiry-based research projects. 2) Training, supervising, and evaluating graduate teaching assistants and undergraduate learning assistants. 3) Working with prep staff to ensure smooth lab implementation. 4) Teaching recitations and serving as an instructor in the course. 

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related fields is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience leading teams of instructors, curriculum development, supervising graduate teaching assistants and undergraduate learning assistants, and teaching cell and molecular related undergraduate laboratories that include research experiences.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a teaching portfolio consisting of a teaching philosophy and two examples of philosophy implementation, and a diversity statement highlighting experience with and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All documents should be submitted to https://careers.msu.edu (job# 712354). The applicant should also provide the contact information for three professional references; letters will be requested during the screening process. Review of applications will begin on June 28, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jon Stoltzfus, BioSci Program Director and Chair of the Search Committee (stoltzfu@msu.edu).

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees' work and personal life, and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.