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BACKGROUND

The Division of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego (http://www.biology.ucsd.edu) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position. Faculty in the Teaching Professor series are Academic Senate members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education, as well as the scholarly analysis and improvement of teaching. This appointment can lead to tenure and is comparable to an assistant professorship.

The Division of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and is complemented by highly ranked educational programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent's primary responsibility will be to develop and teach undergraduate lab and lecture courses for Biology majors in the areas of genomics and bioinformatics. The incumbent will also advance science education through professional activities such as research in science teaching methodologies, initiating new teaching methods or courses, participation in writing textbooks and/or creating on-line teaching materials. We are especially interested in candidates who have created or contributed to programs that aim to increase access and success of underrepresented students and/or faculty in the sciences and/or have well developed plans to accomplish such goals. The incumbent will also support the integration of genomics and bioinformatics into courses taught by other faculty in Biology. This position will serve as an educational leader at the Division and campus-wide level supporting student success and teaching innovation.

REQUIREMENTS

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biology or Computer Science, or a related field, and have substantial experience in the areas of genomics and bioinformatics as evidenced by scholarly achievement in these areas (e.g. publications and/or conference presentations). In addition, the successful candidate is expected to have:

Significant university-level teaching experience, with demonstrated success teaching at the undergraduate level, preferably with experience teaching large enrollment undergraduate courses. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and experience employing instructional strategies that are rooted in results from modern research on the science of learning (evidence-based teaching)
Knowledge of and/or experience in professional activities that advance science education at and beyond UCSD such as development of a research program investigating the science of learning and teaching as it relates to his/her area of expertise
A commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. Ability to successfully address the educational and academic needs of a diverse student population, including identifying and/or developing effective teaching strategies for the educational advancement of students from groups who are underrepresented in higher education
Demonstrated ability or potential to serve as an effective leader in the educational program of the Division of Biological Sciences

LOCALE

La Jolla, CA

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego's Academic Personnel RECRUIT System at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00892

Interested applicants must submit:

Curriculum vitae and cover letter
Statement describing prior teaching experience and teaching philosophy
Statement of current and proposed science education research or other professional activities advancing science education
Electronic copies (in PDF format) of at least 3 recent publications
Statement describing past experience and leadership in fostering equity and diversity and/or potential to make future contributions. For information on preparing diversity statements and divisional initiatives to promote diversity, see: http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp and http://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/index.html.
3-5 references

Further details about the required application material can be found at: http://biology.ucsd.edu/jobs/apply-lrf-lsoe.html

DEADLINE

Completed applications received by Oct. 19, 2015 will be assured of consideration.

POLICY

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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