FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position #FY 13-61
December 10, 2012
HIRING UNIT: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
TITLE/RANK: Instructor, Biologist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the Instructor level. We seek applicants with broad training in biological sciences to teach general biology, bacteriology, human biology and other courses as needed. Candidates must exhibit potential for collaborative teaching with lead faculty and teaching assistants and will be responsible for coordinating labs. Teaching assignment may include evenings and/or weekends.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Continuing academic year (nine month) 100% appointment; not tenure eligible.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: State
SALARY RANGE: $3,800 per month
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A minimum of M.S./M.A. in Biological Sciences or comparable discipline is required; Ph.D. preferred. Experience teaching lab-based courses in general biology or bacteriology is required. A background in microbiology-based lab instruction is preferred.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by January 16, 2013. However, the search will continue until the position is filled.
SUBMIT: Letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, documentation of teaching effectiveness, curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts and three letters of recommendation to pbrunko@siue.edu or:
Instructor Search Committee
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Campus Box 1651
Edwardsville, IL 62026
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