Adjunct Faculty in Biology

Description

The Biology Department at Mary Baldwin University invites applications for an adjunct professorship to begin January 2024. The department is seeking an individual with a strong commitment to inclusive pedagogies in science as well as enthusiasm for the environment of a small student-centered university. The successful candidate will have expertise in Genetics and must be able to teach lab-based courses.

Primary responsibilities include

• Teaching 200-level Genetics lecture and lab.
• Using and/or developing suitable laboratory course materials in conjunction with current faculty

Course Description

• BIOL 222: GENETICS Lecture and lab: The study of genetic principles, including Mendelian inheritance and gene regulation, in a variety of different organisms. The ethical and practical implications of genetic research and the genetic basis of disease are focal points of the course. Students develop problem-solving ability and conduct genetic experiments using classical and molecular methods. Credits: 4 / Prerequisites: BIOL 111.

Qualifications   

• MS in Biology or related discipline required, PhD preferred (or active enrollment in a graduate program).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

Interested candidates should email a letter of application that addresses interest in and qualifications for the position as well as commitment to equity and inclusion in the context of higher education, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references to the Director of the School of Science ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.