‘Career Options: Academia’
Senior Manager of Education Programs, Zukerman Institute, Columbia University, New York
Feb. 15, 2018—Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute supports interdisciplinary neuroscience research and discovery by scientists and scholars across the university and promises to be the most comprehensive institute for brain science. Reporting to the Senior Director of Scientific Programs, the Senior Manager for Education Programs is responsible for managing public education programs about...
Curriculum Specialist, Zuckerman Institute, Columbia University, NY
Feb. 15, 2018—Summary (*This is 1-year opportunity from date of hire) Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute supports interdisciplinary neuroscience research and discovery by scientists and scholars across the university and promises to be the most comprehensive institute for brain science. The Zuckerman Institute seeks a Curriculum Design Specialist to design a neuroscience curriculum...
Program Director, Professional Development Office, The California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, UC Berkeley, CA
Feb. 8, 2018—About Berkeley University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley’s culture of openness, freedom and acceptance—academic and artistic, political and cultural—make it a very...
Director of CalTeach Undergraduate Blended Program in Math and Science, University of California Irvine, Irvine CA
Jan. 30, 2018—Open date: January 29th, 2018 Next review date: March 1st, 2018 Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: March 1st, 2018 Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. DESCRIPTION University of...
Women in the Academy–Power and Boundaries–January 24
Jan. 11, 2018—Don't miss the next Women in the Academy workshop presented by the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center: “What Are the Limits? Power Dynamics and Boundaries in the Academy” Alyssa Hasty, Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Cara Tuttle Bell, Director, Project Safe Center for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response...
Teaching Statements: an expansive guide via the VU Center for Teaching
Jan. 2, 2018—If you are not sure where to begin or your current one needs some work, this Vanderbilt Center for Teaching website covers a lot of useful ground on Teaching Statement execution, evaluation, and exercises. Don't miss out on this excellent resource: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/teaching-statements/
The next Women in the Academy Workshop will be Wednesday November 29th!
Nov. 15, 2017— “Negotiating Your First Academic Job” Dana Nelson, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English Wednesday, November 29 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Buttrick 123 Lunch provided
Job Opportunity: Associate Director of Graduate Professional Development, UVA Career Center, University of Virginia
Nov. 10, 2017—The University of Virginia seeks an Associate Director of Graduate Professional Development to help lead the implementation of University-wide programs and initiatives that support the professional, personal, and career development of graduate students and postdocs. The Associate Director will be located in the University-wide Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs with a joint appointment to...
Job Opportunity: Asst Dir Employer Relations and Experiential Ed, University of Chicago
Oct. 26, 2017—UChicagoGRAD seeks an Assistant Director of Employer Relations and Experiential Education to serve on the career development team. The Assistant Director will conduct relationships with employers and facilitate full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities for both graduate students and postdocs. This position will report to the Associate Director of Graduate Career Development. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: ...
Job Opportunity: Program Director, Boston University’s BEST Grant, School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences
Oct. 18, 2017—Job Description The Program Director for Boston University's BEST grant will implement the grants initiatives to prepare graduate students and post-doctoral fellows for future jobs in the biomedical workforce. The Program Director will help to implement policies and procedures to carry out BU's BEST initiatives, including, but not limited to curriculum development and advancement of...
Job Opportunity: Research Educator (Assistant Clinical Professor), University of Maryland, College Park
Oct. 12, 2017—The First-Year Innovation & Research Experience (FIRE) is a major initiative at the University of Maryland, College Park. FIRE provides first-year students authentic research experience, broad mentorship and institutional connections that impact academic success, personal resilience and professional development. The FIRE program is seeking an individual to serve as the Research Educator (formal title: Assistant...
Job Opportunity: Associate Dean, MESA and STEM Programs, Napa Valley College, Napa, CA
Oct. 6, 2017—Napa Valley College is hiring an Associate Dean to support the Math, Engineering, Science Achievement/California Community College Program (MESA/CCCP) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Center Program. MESA is an academic preparation program that assists economically disadvantaged (eligible for financial aid) community college students to succeed in math, science, and engineering so they can...
The next Women in the Academy Workshop will be Thursday October 19th!
Oct. 5, 2017— “Getting to the Ph.D.: What I Know Now That I Wish I’d Known Then” Brittany Allison, SyNERGI Postdoctoral Fellow, The Graduate School Amanda Clayton, Assistant Professor of Political Science Jessie Hock, Assistant Professor of English Thursday, October 19 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Buttrick 123 Lunch provided
Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Center for Biomedical Career Development (cBCD) at University of Massachusetts Medical School
Oct. 5, 2017—Assistant Director, Center for Biomedical Career Development (cBCD) at University of Massachusetts Medical School Housed in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS), the cBCD supports the career and professional development of our ~700 PhD and postdoctoral biomedical trainees at UMass Medical School. In addition to offering opt-in resources and services in the areas of career...
Fall 2017 Women in the Academy
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Job Opportunity: Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) in Biology, Stanford University
Jun. 27, 2017—Job description: The Biology Department at Stanford University is seeking applications for a Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) in Biology to support committed faculty in implementing and assessing current development of a new undergraduate curriculum. Strong candidates will have a PhD in the Biosciences or in Biology education and strong research interests in the development, application and...
Biology Education Research Postdoctoral Scholar-Univ of Nebraska
May. 17, 2017—Postdoctoral Scholar University of Nebraska-Lincoln The University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources and Department of Biochemistry are looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar to help us transform life sciences and STEM education by integrating new technologies into the classroom. We are an interdisciplinary group of life sciences educators, researchers, and technology innovators who are...
Job opportunity: Faculty and Adjunct Positions at Cumberland University, Lebanon TN
May. 11, 2017—Faculty and Adjunct Positions at Cumberland University Assistant Professor, Biology Job Type: 9-month Faculty appointment Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate classes in Biology, academic advising, continuous course and program level assessment, committee work, and other related duties as assigned. Excellent written and oral communication and the willingness and ability to work...
Job Opportunity: Clinical Assistant Professor-Human Anatomy, Marquette University in Wisconsin
Apr. 5, 2017—The Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Health Sciences at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI is seeking applications from individuals devoted to a career in instruction of anatomy to health professional, post-baccalaureate and undergraduate students to fill a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit, university located on a...
VU Center for Teaching opportunities for grad students, due Feb 22
Jan. 28, 2017—Each year the Center for Teaching (CFT) hires a number of graduate students to support its work with graduate students as TAs and future faculty members. Graduate Teaching Fellows (GTFs) engage in a variety of activities focused on the development of grad students as teachers, including the CFT’s Certificate in College Teaching Program. This is a 12-month position...