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University of Massachusetts Amherst Lecturer (50% FTE) in Amherst, Massachusetts
Lecturer (50% FTE)
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Work type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct
Location: UMass Amherst
Department:Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Union:MSP
Categories: Faculty, College of Natural Sciences
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Part-time, academic year lecturer. Instructor for laboratory courses on the UMass Amherst campus. Performs a variety of duties related to teaching laboratory courses. Primary responsibilities are to provide subject matter expertise. Additional responsibility to teach courses, adhering to lesson plans, meeting course objectives, beginning and ending courses on time as scheduled and adhering to academic faculty ethical and professional behaviors.
Essential Functions
Instructs and supervises students in all assigned classroom and laboratory activities to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
Keeps students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
Ensures each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency. Maintains a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulates enthusiasm for those subjects.
Evaluates students to measure their progress toward the achievement of course outcomes/competencies.
Maintains lab equipment, lab supplies and inventory for classroom use.
Functionally supervises graduate and undergraduate Teaching Assistants.
Perform the duties of academic advisor to assigned students.
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality and inclusiveness.
Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
PhD in Molecular & Cell Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, or closely related field.
Knowledge of personal safety in a laboratory setting, especially regarding hazardous substances; to be aware of proper institutional sanitation procedures, handling of equipment and chemicals used to clean, disinfect, and sterilize.
Ability to functionally supervise graduate and undergraduate Teaching Assistants and to schedule the workload in an efficient and productive manner.
Proficiency with Canvas, spire, and Microsoft office.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Three plus (3+) years teaching at the university level.
Working knowledge of microbial, molecular biology, and veterinary clinical assays and techniques.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Ability to bend, stoop and lift and/or carry heavy objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, unassisted.
Good physical stamina.
Work Schedule
Dictated by enrollment needs. Fall and spring teaching assignments to provide instruction for laboratory courses.
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, diversity statement (see below), and contact information for three (3) professional references. The search may remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
As part of a commitment to their own multicultural community, CNS seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. In addition to application materials above, candidates will need to submit a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Diversity Statement should identify past experiences and future goals. These contributions may result from lived experiences, scholarships, and/or mentoring, teaching, and outreach activities. (https://www.cns.umass.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion)
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.
Advertised: Jul 24 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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