JOB POSTINGS

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Specialist (1) and Lecturer (2) Positions at the University of Scranton.

The Biology Department of The University of Scranton is seeking applications for up to three full time positions to begin July and August 2019, as indicated below.

We seek to fill a single renewable, one-year, non-tenure track Faculty Specialist position starting at the end of July, 2019. Faculty Specialist responsibilities include: 1. coordinating and supervising the general biology laboratory for biology and related majors, including coordinating with other instructors in planning the laboratory, ordering and preparing laboratory materials, and supervising graduate teaching assistants; 2. teaching the general biology laboratory sequence; 3. teaching other biology courses currently offered by our department as needed. Teaching experience and a Master’s degree in the biological sciences required, a doctoral degree is preferred. Subsequent contracts for the Faculty Specialist position may be up to three years in length.

We also seek to fill up to two full time, one-year positions at the level of Lecturer to begin August, 2019. Lecturer applicants will contribute to our courses in general biology and/or anatomy and physiology and also will contribute to the Biology Department’s core courses in the Biology, Physiology, Environmental Science and/or Neuroscience programs. Excellence in teaching is expected. A Ph.D. is required by start date.

The Biology Department is housed in a new state-of-the-art unified science center, http://www.scranton.edu/academics/sciencecenter. Visit http://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/biology/for more information about the Biology Department and its programs.

The University of Scranton is a regional institution of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students located in northeast Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. Recognized nationally for the quality of its education, Scranton is one of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. It is committed to providing liberal arts education and strong professional and pre-professional programs in the context of Ignatian educational principles, especially the care and development of the whole person. Drawing on the strengths that have made it a recognized leader in the Northeast, Scranton is committed to a culture of scholarship and excellence, and is moving into the front ranks of America’s comprehensive universities.

The University of Scranton is, by tradition and choice, a Catholic and Jesuit university. The successful candidate will have an understanding of and commitment to the mission and the goals of Jesuit education. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and aims of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at http://www.scranton.edu/mission.

The University of Scranton is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment. The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. Veterans, minority persons, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com. Applications must include (1) a cover letter, (2) a current curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) three letters of reference. The Faculty Specialist application must include transcripts as well.

For questions regarding Faculty Specialist position, please contact Dr. Robert Waldeck, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at robert.waldeck@scranton.edu. Review of Faculty Specialist applications will begin June 1, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.

For questions regarding the Lecturer positions, please contact Dr. Marc Seid, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at marc.seid@scranton.edu. Review of applications will begin June 15, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.

Full-time non-tenure-track faculty position and fixed term position at the rank of Lecturer-AT at Gonzaga University.

Gonzaga University’s Department of Human Physiology is a growing undergraduate program with approximately 200 majors that seeks to fill a one-year 9-month, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer-AT, beginning in fall 2019. The teaching assignment for the position will include anatomy and physiology lecture and lab, in addition to other courses in our curriculum that are dependent on the candidate’s area of expertise (possibilities include: exercise physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, experimental design and statistics, scientific writing and an elective in the in the candidate’s area of expertise). We are interested in candidates who have expertise that complements our current faculty.

Required Qualifications: PhD (or relevant terminal degree) in Physiology or a related field; ABD encouraged to apply, however the degree must be awarded by August 1, 2019; one year or more of relevant college/university level teaching experience; evidence of scholarly productivity; and the ability to advise undergraduate students.

To apply or view the complete position description, please visit the Gonzaga University Human Resources website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants must complete an online application and must be received by midnight PST on 6/21/19. Questions about this position can be directed to David Thorp, Chair, Human Physiology, thorp@gonzaga.edu. For assistance with your online application, please call the Human Resources department at 509-313-5996. Please note that references being contacted does not necessarily mean you are a finalist. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor and ensure that both letters have been uploaded. The search committee will review only completed applications received on or before 6/21/19.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.

UWSOM-GU Human Physiology Shared Lecturer Appointment

This is a full-time, non tenure-track, fixed-term Lecturer-AT position at Gonzaga University beginning Fall 2019. This one-year position has the possibility for annual renewal during a three-year probationary period, after which a rolling, three-year contract may be issued. Teaching responsibilities are shared equally between Gonzaga University’s Department of Human Physiology and the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) as part of the UWSOM-GU Regional Health Partnership. Teaching assignments are primarily for the UWSOM in the fall semester, and for the Department of Human Physiology during the spring semester.

Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in biology, physiology or related field; a record of successful teaching experience at the University or College level.; and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative team environment are expected, as well as the ability to manage time and work within deadlines.

Application Materials and Process

Associate Director of the MS Program in Physiology and Course Director or Co-Course Director, University of Michigan

LEO- Lecturer III
(http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/170530/leo_lecturer_iii)

Job Summary
The Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer III position beginning as early as August 1, 2019. Start date is flexible up to January 1, 2020. The initial appointment is a term-limited 12-month appointment with the likelihood of renewal.This position involves assuming the role of Associate Director of the MS Program in Physiology and Course Director or Co-Course Director for the following courses:

Physiology 605: MS Professional Development Seminar
Physiology 610: Pathophysiology and Translational Physiology
Physiology 700: Coursework Capstone
Physiology 703: Research Capstone

Mentoring and advising of current MS students and recruitment of incoming MS students is required. Additional teaching opportunities within masters, undergraduate, medical, and dental courses are also likely. New course development within the MS program will be encouraged.

Required Qualifications*

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physiology or a related field.
Previous effective teaching experience (as evidenced by student course evaluations and/or from references).
Strong oral presentation, writing, and communication skills, and the ability to provide constructive criticism to help improve student written and oral communication.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Ability to teach advanced level courses in Physiology.
(Course descriptions can be found at https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology/education/masters-program/course-descriptions)

Desired Qualifications*

Postdoctoral research experience.
Participation in course development, course assessments, program reviews, student advising, and mentoring.
Ability to assume the role of Course Director for “Physiology 592: Integrated Neuroscience.”

Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Instructor Department of Physiology, School of Medicine Southern Illinois University Carbondale

The Department of Physiology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, invites applications for a non-tenure track 10-month academic term Instructor position effective on or before August 1, 2019 at 100% time in the general area of anatomy and physiology. Applicants must have a Master’s degree or equivalent education in physiology, anatomy or related field. May 2019 graduates will be considered. A sound knowledge of advanced human anatomy is required.

Experience with human cadaver dissection is required, and an anatomy certificate is preferred. Previous teaching experience in undergraduate physiology and/or anatomy and digital instruction is strongly preferred. This is a security sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.

Additional Departmental information is available at: www.physiology.siu.edu.

Deadline for applications is May 31, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: Instructor Search Committee Department of Physiology School of Medicine Southern Illinois University Carbondale 1125 Lincoln Drive Mailcode 6512Carbondale, IL 62901 Or email to: physiology@siu.edu

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.