CST : NTT Assistant / Associate Professor of Instruction (Ecology)

The Department of Biology at Temple University seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track, Instructional Faculty position. The duties will primarily involve teaching in the area of Ecology. The successful applicant will contribute to instruction for our Biology, Genomic Medicine, and Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity (EEB) majors including as the instructor of record for some combination of the following courses : Principles of Ecology, Conservation Biology, Animal Behavior, Plant Community Ecology, Freshwater Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Biological Impacts of Climate Change, and Population Biology. They may also be involved in teaching in the Introductory sequence of biology courses including Introduction to Organismal Biology. The successful applicant may also propose new courses. This teaching load for this Full-Time position would be the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester. The opportunity exists to fulfill up to 6 of these credit hours with a combination of extramurally funded research, direct mentorship of undergraduate research, and service activities in the Department, College, or University.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications of competitive candidates include a doctoral degree in the areas of Ecology and / or Organismal Biology and demonstration of effective teaching experience. Preferred candidates will have formal training in STEM pedagogy, experience with large courses for students with diverse backgrounds and education, and mentorship of undergraduate students conducting research. The initial appointment will be for 1 year with the possibility for multi-year contracts going forward. The expected assumption of duties is August 1, 2024 in order to prepare for the start of classes in late August.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit to biochair@temple.edu a single pdf attachment that includes : (i) a cover letter with a personal statement of interest in and qualifications for the position, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a teaching statement, and (iv) the names and contact information of three references. Review of application files will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. There is a possibility that more than one hire will be made as part of this search.

Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer (AA, EOE, m / f / d / v) committed to increasing diversity in both its community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.