Visiting Assistant Professor - Genetics and Disease
Clark University

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: BIOL-Biology 4021
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Jun 5, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time - Exempt
Position ID:: 177447

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

The Department of Biology at Clark University invites applications for a part-time Visiting Assistant Professor to teach Genetics and Disease in the Fall 2024 beginning in August 2024. This course is an upper-level undergraduate/graduate course focusing on the genetic basis of human disease. Topics covered vary from year to year, but have frequently included review of Mendelian vs polygenic disorders, genome analytical methods such as GWAS and CGH, pedigree analysis, personalized medicine (VUS, susceptibility), cancer genetics, gene therapy and CRISPR genome editing. The course has used a mixed format, with both lecture and discussion of primary literature; students also select a human disorder/disease to examine in detail and present a literature review of it in the form of an essay and a poster presentation. The course is currently scheduled to meet on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:50-4:05 pm. The appointment requires a Ph.D. in Biology or related fields. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of potential for teaching excellence in biology.

Requirements:

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. degree in Biology or related fields. Those with experience in research or industry are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

At Clark University, we are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices, employee development programs, and campus culture. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

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A successful background check is required upon acceptance.