The Department of Biology of Georgetown University invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Assistant Professor to begin during the Fall semester of 2010. We seek an enthusiastic science educator to actively collaborate with faculty in the development and deployment of our Foundations of Biology laboratory curriculum. We especially encourage applications from science educators able to develop and offer inquiry-based, active learning pedagogy.
The successful candidate will have shared responsibility for the laboratory component of both semesters of Foundations in Biology (BIOL-103, -104), including recruitment and training of teaching assistants, meeting with students in office hours and grading. Additional responsibilities can be tailored to best fit the candidates areas of expertise and departmental needs, but may include laboratories/discussion sections for upper-level courses, courses devoted to science pedagogy, or involvement in assessment of departmental curricular initiatives. Applicants should have enthusiasm for science education and a PhD in biology or a Masters degree in science and/or science education. Applicants should possess excellent writing and speaking skills; be well organized and able to carry out position duties independently; have the ability to provide individual and group instruction with an awareness of diverse learning styles; be able to train and manage undergraduate and graduate TAs; and be able to teach effectively in lecture, field and laboratory contexts. This is a nine-month position with the possibility to teach in our summer school for additional compensation. Applicants should send a brief cover letter summarizing their qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references. Learn more about the Department of Biology at http://biology.georgetown.edu. Potential applicants can contact Dr. Heidi Elmendorf ([email protected]) with questions. Applications should be mailed to Laboratory Assistant Professor Search, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 571229, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057-1229 or sent via email as pdf files to Ms. Niparat Pitchayanonnetr ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin August 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Georgetown University is committed to workplace diversity as an Affirmative-Action, Equal-Opportunity Employer.
