The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) invites applications for two (2) full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible, career-track instructor positions in general biology. The positions are 100% teaching with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025. Subsequent academic year renewals (August 16 to May 15) are common, yet contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit. Supplementary summer teaching is often available, if desired.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching lower-division undergraduate courses in general biology (BIO 100 The Living World, BIO 181 General Biology I) and possibly human anatomy and physiology (BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I). Applicants should have a broad grasp of biological sciences as well as experience in teaching lower-division college or university-level general biology courses. Given course content, we are seeking instructors with some background in molecular and cellular biology and/or human anatomy and physiology. These courses will be taught on campus (in person) and online. Successful candidates will contribute to collaborative, unit-level initiatives that promote student success and engagement. Successful candidates will also supervise graduate teaching assistants, undergraduate teaching/learning assistants, and/or academic associates and collaborate with other faculty to update/develop course materials.

About the School of Life Sciences 

SOLS is a broad, interdisciplinary, collaborative community of undergraduates, M.S., and Ph.D. students, staff, and faculty members who are committed to transforming science, research, and education. We strive to make learning more accessible, inclusive, and impactful through innovations in teaching and connections to nationally recognized research and education programs. The School of Life Sciences is home to a large and growing Biological Sciences program for undergraduate and graduate students, including online and immersion MS students. SOLS is embedded within the larger community of ASU, a dynamic, progressive university dedicated to interdisciplinary collaborations, rethinking university education, and integrating excellence in research and teaching. The university has been ranked #1 in innovation by US News & World Report for the past ten years. We invite you to learn more about SOLS and ASU by visiting https://sols.asu.edu and https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu, respectively.

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Required Qualifications:

• PhD or terminal degree in biology, biological sciences, or a closely related field by time of appointment
• Experience teaching lower-division general biology courses effectively at the university level
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate level as evidenced by organization and communication skills or strong teaching evaluations

Desired Qualifications:                  

• Prior university or college level teaching experience in general biology in a variety of platforms, including fully online and face-to-face
• Experience and willingness to teach in innovative ways and to collaborate with other faculty
• Ability to develop course curricula and materials that engage and effectively support teaching and learning
• Experience using a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) to support learning
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is January 5, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier at http://apply.interfolio.com/160105 to submit the following application materials: (1) a letter of interest/cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) evidence of effective university teaching, and (5) name and contact information (including email address) for 3 references who may be contacted at a later stage of consideration.

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