Position Summary The successful candidate will serve as an assistant instructor for introductory biology lecture and/or lab courses designed to actively engage life-science majors in three-dimensional learning. Duties included some combination of the following: attending and participating in weekly instructional team meetings, reviewing materials and preparing for class, attending class and assisting students with activities, grading, help room hours, weekly review sessions, managing D2L, MS Teams, or other electronic course resources, and other items that support student learning in the course as requested by the instructor or curriculum coordinator. Depending on the needs of the program, the candidate may teach in cellular and molecular or organismal biology courses and is expected to work with diverse student groups to support their learning.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree Bachelors -Biology
Desired Degree Other -Biology or related field
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
Desired Qualifications Served as an undergraduate learning assistant in a BioSci course at MSU or a similar role in similar introductory biology courses.
Required Application Materials Cover letter describing previous experience supporting student learning in introductory biology courses and how an assistant instructor position in BioSci supports your career goals, CV or resume, and transcript ( an unofficial transcr ipt is sufficient) .
Special Instructions Cover letter describing previous experience supporting student learning in introductory biology courses and how an assistant instructor position in BioSci supports your career goals, CV or resume, and transcript ( an unofficial transcr ipt is sufficient) .
Review of Applications Begins On 05/24/2023
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