Associate Lecturers Biology Part-Time

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Associate Lecturers; Biology (Part-Time)

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Faculty

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Department:

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Locations:

Milton, MA

Posted:

Apr 21, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

161347

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About Curry College:

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 22 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing their legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and their rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that they do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

The Department of Natural Sciences & Mathematics is accepting applications for part-time Associate Lecturers that can teach the lecture or lab sections for the following Biology courses: Introductory Biology for Science Majors (organismal or molecular focus), Introductory Biology/Science for Non-Majors, Anatomy and Physiology and Environmental Science. The Associate Lecturer will teach in person in our undergraduate day program on our Milton campus, multiple sections are available. Screening and review of candidate application materials will begin immediately and will be ongoing.

Part-time Associate Lecturers are expected to work collaboratively with faculty in the department to ensure consistent course delivery including the alignment of lecture content and lab activities, scientific skills development, and assessment of the curriculum.

Associate Lectures must use the College's learning management system, Canvas, to post syllabus, assignments, grades and other materials to communicate with students. In person office hours are expected.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of a Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field is required.

The department is seeking candidates with a history of effective teaching, including experience using active learning techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Canvas LMS a plus.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning at elizabeth.canning@curry.edu, (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (OCR) - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

a curriculum vitae;

cover letter;

a statement of your teaching philosophy;

a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service);

a copy of your unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment); and

a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.

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Curry College
Website : http://www.curry.edu