What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - Molecular Cell Biology (85322) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Instructor
Position Number: 85322
Location: University of Hawaii Manoa Campus
Date Posted: 01/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous until filled, first review of application begins February 10, 2025
Salary Info: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9-Month
Tenure Track: Non-Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds
Other Conditions:
The School of Life Sciences (SoLS), College of Natural Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (Honolulu, Hawai‘i) invites applicants for the position of Instructor in the Molecular Cell Biology undergraduate program.
This is a non-tenure track, full-time, 9-month, faculty appointment, to begin August 01, 2025, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is a Carnegie Research 1 University with a strong emphasis on research and undergraduate and graduate education, and is striving to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. It is the flagship campus of the University of Hawai‘i system. Our vision is to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered and community-serving university. UHM adheres to fair and inclusive recruitment and hiring procedures, and is a campus committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence. For more information on the Manoa Strategic Plan and additional information about Manoa’s Strategic Vision as a Native Hawaiian place of learning, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/strategicplan/. For more information on the school, please visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lifesciences/.
Duties:
- Teaching 12 semester hours (or equivalent) per semester, the primary responsibility will be for lower-division courses such as Introduction to Biology (BIOL 171/L), and Intro to Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL 275/L). Possibilities for teaching at the upper division include, Research Ethics (MICR 314), Genetics (BIOL 375/L), Immunology (MICR 461/L), or other courses as appropriate to the successful candidate’s background.
- Participate in SoLS committees and events as appropriate.
- Perform related tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Molecular Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline, from a college or university of recognized standing, with the major work in the field in which the instructional assignment is made.
- Evidence in ability to teach effectively and to direct group discussions.
- Interest in the educational development of college students
- Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline.
- Experience teaching high enrollment (>60) lecture courses with multiple lab sections.
- Experience teaching diverse student populations.
- Interest in innovating pedagogical approaches to increase student engagement
- Expertise in areas of molecular and cellular biology that expand UHM student training opportunities
- Given the multicultural and diverse context of UHM, we seek candidates with a demonstrated interest in, and the potential to contribute to, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
To Apply:
Applicants must submit one PDF file that contains:
1. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications.
2. Curriculum vitae, including teaching history,.
3. Names and contact information (including email addresses and phone numbers) of three professional references. At least one of these references should be your current supervisor or an acceptable substitute with close knowledge of your current academic program and/or teaching experience.
4. Course evaluations and sample syllabi.
5. Transcripts from all institutions of higher education.
6. Statement summarizing your teaching interests and how they intersect with instructional activities at an R1 institution, and the courses listed under Duties above.
7. Diversity Statement that addresses past experience, activities, and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional career.
Official transcripts with proof of degree conferred will be required upon hire.
Inquiries: Howard Shen, hshen@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
