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JOB TITLE:
Lecturer, Asst OR Instructional Professor, Asst – Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences
JOB PURPOSE:
The University of Wyoming Science Initiative is seeking an Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor for its Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) program. This position will develop and oversee multi-semester CURE curriculum in a university-wide program that involves undergraduate students in experiential learning and real-world research starting as early as their freshman year. The CURE program is centered at a newly built, state-of-the-art interdisciplinary undergraduate research lab housed in the UW Science Initiative Building. The successful candidate will also serve as an instructor for introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in the Science Initiative. The position is a fixed-term, rolling contract, 9-month, full-time, benefited position and can start between early spring and early summer based on candidate availability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Development of, and day to day administration of, the Science Initiative’s CURE program.
- Student and faculty recruitment for CURE courses.
- Assisting faculty with CURE course development and leading curriculum development for CURE program
- Promoting and providing information about the CUREs on campus, as well as to the state and region through participation, as appropriate, in events like, but not limited to UW Discovery Days, State Science Fair, and articulation conferences with Wyoming community colleges.
- Working closely with the undergraduate research laboratory coordinator to ensure that CURE student learning outcomes align with laboratory safety protocols.
- Teaching duties to include one large freshman or sophomore level class in a biological sciences core department and two CURE courses either in area of expertise or specifically designed for undergraduate research students.
- Oversee assessment of CURE programs and assist faculty in designing and coordinating assessment of individual courses.
- Presenting results from CURE assessments at professional meetings and seeking extramural support for this research program as needed.
- Meet with and gather once-per-semester updates from approximately 25 undergraduate research students from the Wyoming Research Scholars Program.
For more information on the Science Initiative and the CURE Program, please see our website: http://www.uwyo.edu/science-initiative/
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- For Assistant Lecturer, M.S. in a biological or related science
- For Instructional Professor, Ph.D. in a biological or related science
- At least 5 years of lead instruction in courses at the university level
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and assessment
- Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate students in research
- Demonstrated knowledge of CURE pedagogy and student learning outcomes
- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Evidence of research productivity through peer-reviewed publication and public presentation in area of expertise
- Demonstrated knowledge of research enriched pedagogy
- Demonstrated experience in program development or program articulation
- Experience in teaching introductory molecular biology or biochemistry
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
- A cover letter summarizing the applicant’s interest in and qualifications for the position
- A CV which thoroughly covers academic and professional work history
- A teaching philosophy statement
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Contact information for four professional references who may be consulted regarding the applicant’s qualifications and suitability for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
