Instructor, Biological Sciences
Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:

The Department of Biological Sciences (DoBS) in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL invites applications for an instructor.

This instructor is a 9-month position funded by the Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE). This instructor will teach fully online courses, including Bioprinciples (BSC 1010) and associated lab (BSC 1010L) and Biodiversity (BSC 1011) and associated lab (BSC1011L) each year, and will have other instruction- and/or service-related responsibilities. The instructor will be tasked with eDesigning courses and assisting other faculty with eDesigning courses through the COCE. Further, the instructor will be asked to re-design courses with the COCE, achieve quality matters recognition for online courses, and will be asked to serve on committees at various levels of the university. This instructor will also be tasked with completing FAU's 8-week self-paced online Teaching Online: Pedagogy and Practice (TOPP) within their first semester.

This Instructor Will Be Responsible for the Following:

• Plan and teach assigned courses.
• Evaluate the academic progress of students.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties as required.
• Participate in curriculum and/or program development, as assigned.
• Serve on appropriate department, college, and university committees.

More information about the College of Science can be found at: http://science.fau.edu/.

The College of Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:A Ph.D. in Biology or a related field. At least one year of online teaching experience at a university.

Candidates should have a minimum of one year of online teaching experience at a university and a commitment to excellence in both graduate and undergraduate education are expected. We seek candidates who foster and creates educational opportunities where all student populations thrive.Salary:To be discussed with applicant.College or Department:College of ScienceLocation:Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:Full - TimeApplication Deadline: 2024-10-20Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU's Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) contact information for three references including email addresses and phone numbers.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost's credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

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