The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University invites applications for multiple full-time, 9-month Lecturer or Senior Lecturer positions to begin August 15, 2023. We seek candidates with interest in teaching large enrollment Introductory Biology to a variety of different student demographics including elementary education majors, life sciences majors, other science majors, and non-science majors. Interest in laboratory coordination, innovation, and development will also be considered. We are expanding our faculty with dedicated, innovative individuals who will promote engagement and encourage diversity in the classroom and the broader community.
Teaching responsibilities during the academic year would focus on delivery of in-person large enrollment Introductory Biology courses and/or labs for majors or non-majors. General expectations involve development and delivery of course content, assessment of students, use of the LMS, assisting students during office hours, and working collaboratively with colleagues to improve the introductory biology experience for Clemson students. There may be future opportunities to teach in other areas or in online courses for the online M.S. in Biological Sciences program. There are also opportunities to teach on-campus, online, or study abroad during the summer. Successful candidates will have a desire to join fully in the varied activities of our large department and to take on service responsibilities as they progress through the ranks.
The Department supports faculty development at all ranks and tracks. Promotion through the three levels of lecturer ranks – Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer – is expected for these renewable, non-tenure track positions. Salary level will be commensurate with education and experience, and a benefits package is included.
Department Description
The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University includes faculty with expertise across the areas of ecology, evolution, and organismal biology; microbiology; molecular, cellular, and developmental biology; and environmental toxicology to advance the University’s discovery mission and to provide strong educational programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Department, located within the College of Science, is home to ~50 full-time faculty, including 16 lecturers, supporting research and degree programs in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, and Environmental Toxicology. The Department’s student population includes over 1700 undergraduate students in the B.A. and B.S. degree programs in Biological Sciences and the B.S. degree program in Microbiology. The Department also has ~70 graduate students in on-campus M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Environmental Toxicology and 200 students in the online M.S. program in Biological Sciences for Science Educators.
For more information about the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University, please visit the Department’s website at http://www.clemson.edu/science/departments/biosci/.
Qualifications
Successful candidates should hold a Ph.D. in biological sciences or a related discipline at the time of appointment or hold a M.S. in biological sciences or a related discipline with significant teaching experience in large enrollment introductory courses and/or labs. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated successful experience teaching university-level biology lecture and laboratory courses.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following items through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/116867: (1) cover letter detailing why the applicant would like to join the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests with attention to describing teaching strategies currently used or planned to use to foster diversity and inclusion, (4) course evaluations, peer evaluations, or other evidence of past teaching performance, and (5) names and contact information for three professional references.
Inquiries should be directed to Professor Christine Minor, chair of the search committee (mminor@clemson.edu).
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 9, 2023. Review will continue until the position is filled.
*Note: References will not be contacted until the final stages of the interview process.
