Instructor Job at University of Colorado Boulder
Requisition Number:
48042
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
15-May-2023
Date Posted:
15-May-2023
Job Summary
The Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCDB) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a contract Instructor, to teach the Drug Discover Lab course (MCDB 1171 & 2171) beginning in the Fall 2023 semester.
The Drug Discovery Lab is a CURE (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience) lab. As such, the labs enable undergraduate students to participate in original research and to present their results at a CURE symposium every semester. The lab collaborates with MCDB faculty members to identify novel antibiotics and chemotherapeutics using Salmonella Typhimurium and Drosophila melanogaster, respectively. The position requires oversight of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistant who help teach 6-7 laboratory sections per semester.
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 Are
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university’s Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university’s four National Medal of Science winners, eight MacArthur “Genius Award” winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 23 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation’s leading research institutions.
MCDB has 30 tenure track faculty and 5 instructors. It offers a bachelor’s degree to 800 undergraduates and has 67 PhD students.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- This position includes a one hour lecture each week, supervising 10-12 graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants and overseeing 6-7 sections of the Drug Discovery Lab each semester.
- Each lab section meets for 2 hours twice a week.
- Responsibilities also include preparing all materials for experiments, maintaining instruments, ordering supplies, and mentoring students in the research process.
What You Should Know
- This is a three-year renewable contract opportunity.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this full-time position is $62,000-64,000 annually.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent 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.
Be Statements
Be collaborative. Be dynamic. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or a related discipline.
What You Will Need
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate courses or as an Instructor for lecture-style and/or in lab courses.
- A strong commitment to undergraduate education.
- Knowledge of current pedagogical approaches to higher education teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusive excellence and demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter, which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy that includes your pedagogical philosophy and teaching-related goals.
- Syllabus of a previously taught course.
- Course Evaluations for one or more courses taught.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Please apply by May 15th, 2023 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs
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