Part-Time Faculty in Biology: BIOL1111, Introductory Biology Lab

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BACKGROUND

Trinity University is a nationally recognized, small, private liberal arts and sciences college where high-quality undergraduate teaching is valued and high impact undergraduate research is supported. The Department of Biology is composed of 14 faculty with diverse research interests and serves majors in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Environmental Studies, Global Public Health and Neuroscience. Trinity is located in San Antonio, a large, vibrant, cosmopolitan city located in south central Texas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities of part-time faculty members include but are not limited to:

• Modifying and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments

• Grading assigned papers

• Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines

• Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director

• Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services

• Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required: Master's degree in Biological Sciences

Preferred: PhD in Biological Sciences

EXPERIENCE

Required: The job applicant should have experience as an instructor in an introductory biology lab class setting.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Mastery of the relevant subject matter

• Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities

• Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments

• Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University

HOW TO APPLY

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.

For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.

For all applicants, you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae or resume

• Names and contact information for three professional references

CONTACT INFORMATION

Frank Healy

Chair, Department of Biology

fhealy@trinity.ed

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.