The Department of Biology at Belmont University is seeking applications for a one-year Lecturer position beginning August 1, 2023. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, position. Depending on performance and university\/department needs, the position may have the possibility for extension into the next academic year. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching biology and related areas to undergraduate students.<\/p>\n
Job Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Twenty-four hours of undergraduate teaching per year (12 hours each semester) within the Department of Biology<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Teaching responsibilities could include courses and\/or labs in introductory biology for majors and\/or non-majors, human anatomy & physiology courses for science and\/or nursing majors, microbiology for nursing majors, or additional courses depending on departmental needs.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Create syllabi, course schedules for courses and students each semester<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Establish office hours outside of scheduled class meetings (8 hours\/week)<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Manage online grading system and submit grades in a timely fashion<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Abide by all relevant university and\/or department procedures and policies<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The above statements describe the job\u2019s essential responsibilities and requirements, and are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to the successful candidate.<\/p>\n
Required Qualifications include:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 A minimum of 18 hours of graduate level coursework in the biological sciences<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Knowledge of the subject matter being taught<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Skilled in the use of computers and the ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb and Blackboard, Belmont University\u2019s online integrated system<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Ability to successfully interact with undergraduate students, other educators and educational representatives, and the general public in a professional manner<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Prior college teaching experience is preferred, but not required<\/p>\n
Interested candidates should complete the application at the following link: https:\/\/belmont.csod.com\/ats\/careersite\/JobDetails.aspx?site=10&id=99<\/a><\/p>\n