Job Information
University of South Carolina Instructor for Ecology, Evolution, and/or Genetics in Columbia, South Carolina
Classification Title: Instructor
College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: CAS Biological Sciences
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Advertised Job Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences is looking for a Professional Track Faculty member to teach a variety of courses at the sophomore and junior ( BIOL 300+) levels in Biological Sciences over the course of the academic year with a start date of August 16, 2022. This is a 9-month non-tenure track appointment, renewable based on Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
The teaching load for this position is 4:4 over the course of 9-months (Fall and Spring semesters). The 4:4 load is equivalent to teaching 12 credit hours worth of courses each semester. These twelve hours can be any combination of lectures as deemed appropriate by the Department of Biological Sciences.
Courses in biological sciences that fall within the fields of ecology, evolution, and/or genetics are taught for undergraduate science majors. These courses focus on a variety of concepts that introduce and enhance the science curricula for a diverse group of undergraduate populations.
A Professional Faculty member in these areas is needed not only to help manage, develop, and maintain curricula for these integral science courses but also to help with standardizing the curriculum quality. As many students enroll in these courses each semester, standardizing the quality of teaching across multiple sections is imperative to maintaining consistency in the classes and promoting the students’ overall success.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications :
Must have a minimum of Master’s Degree in hand at the time of the appointment. Strong organizational skills are essential.
Full/Part Time: Full Time