Assistant Teaching ProfessorRequisition Number: 60277Location: Boulder ColoradoEmployment Type: FacultySchedule: Full TimePosting Close Date: 07-Nov-2024Date Posted:Job SummaryThe Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EBIO) at the University of Colorado, Boulder is pleased to invite applications for a full-time instructor position with a start date of Fall 2025. The successful applicant will join our faculty as a Teaching Assistant Professor who teaches across our curriculum and also develops new courses. We seek an individual with a breadth of expertise in plant biology who will bring attention to plants - both in plant-biology courses and other courses that may include Ecology and General Biology. We seek an individual who sees teaching as a passion and will inspire students by creating a compassionate, inclusive learning environment. We expect candidates to have demonstrated experience in innovative, evidence-based, and student-centered teaching practices. At the same time, candidates should have sufficient research experience to be able to support students seeking in-depth scholarly experiences, to train students for careers in research and professional fields, and to communicate the significance of biology in the context of other disciplines. Candidates will actively contribute to, and provide, leadership in social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts in the department. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.Who We AreThe EBIO department strives to offer a collaborative, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment for all our faculty. We aim to enhance student learning and create a compassionate, inclusive environment. We aspire to support CU-Boulder's common curriculum by enabling students to support a sustainable future through habits of mind (including discovery, reflection, and engagement) and through acquisition of skills (including critical thinking, information literacy, and communication). Specifically, teaching in EBIO aims to provide practice in using the principles of ecology and evolution to develop an understanding of biological processes across multiple scales as well as how biology connects to other disciplines and big questions. We also provide opportunity for student engagement in observation-, discovery-, and hypothesis-driven studies of biology, collaboration across diverse knowledge and perspectives, evaluation of scientific claims, and effective communication of scientific ideas.Please see our statement on diversity and inclusion here: https://www.colorado.edu/ebio/diversity-and-inclusion-ebioWhat Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Teaching and Service (all service in the EBIO department).
Teach 3 undergraduate courses per semester (6 per academic year) in EBIO.
Contribute actively to continuous improvement of course content, delivery, and related support.
Actively foster social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in the department.
What You Should Know
The contract will be renewable on a three-year basis. This is a non-tenure track position.
What We Can Offer
The salary range is $65,000 - $70,500 with the potential for supplemental opportunities. Moving expenses are available for qualified candidates.
BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .Be StatementsBe ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.What We Require
PhD (awarded no later than May 2024) in a relevant field of biology that allows the individual to support the EBIO curriculum, including some focus on plant biology.
One to two years of experience working with undergraduates, including in a role of course instructor.
What You Will Need
Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with various on-campus constituencies.
Demonstrated research expertise in EBIO as a discipline, with some focus on plant biology.
Experience successfully managing and training others, especially college-age students.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, diversity and inclusion in undergraduate education.
Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials as a combined PDF document:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter: please do not exceed one-page, single-spaced, 12-point font.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy: Please do not exceed one-page, single-spaced, 12-point font.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: please do not exceed one-page, single-spaced, 12-point font.
Syllabus/Syllabi : please include an example syllabus of a lecture course taught
Teaching/Course Evaluations: please include some form of evaluation of teaching performance by students (a synopsis of student ratings and written answers) and, if available by, peers.
During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three references who have specific knowledge of your research/teaching skills. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.Please apply by November 7th, 2024.Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://jobs.colorado.edu/)In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Teaching-Professor/60277 (https://apptrkr.com/5781543)Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)jeid-f0e0b509932bd74699fa227be3cab6d7The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.