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Job Title: Dean of the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences             Job ID: 21379             Location: Brooklyn College             Full/Part Time: Full-Time             Regular/Temporary: Regular                         POSITION DETAILS             Brooklyn College, a vibrant senior college of the City University of New York, invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. Founded in 1930 on a beautiful 35-acre campus, Brooklyn College is one of 25 higher educational institutions of the City University of New York (CUNY), the largest urban university system in the nation. The College enrolls approximately 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students and includes 524 full-time faculty members. Students benefit from a broad set of curricular offerings across five schools: Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Natural and Behavioral Sciences; and Visual, Media and Performing Arts.   Brooklyn College provides a transformative education to students from all backgrounds. Educating immigrant and first-generation students and improving the communities the College serves are among the core values of the institution. Rigorous academic programs across the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies prepare students to become creative problem-solvers and leaders in their chosen fields. Brooklyn College has been nationally-recognized for the outstanding quality of its academic programming and its ability to act as an engine of social mobility.   We seek a visionary leader for the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences with a history of innovative program development and collaborative academic leadership. The ideal candidate will be eager to engage with diversity and exhibit a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and heterogeneity. We seek an individual who can recruit and retain faculty who reflect the diversity of our student body.  Successful candidates will bring their unique creativity, sensitivity, insights and perspectives to a college community that seeks to promote innovation in scholarship and teaching in an urban setting.   The School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences at Brooklyn College includes ten academic departments: Anthropology and Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Health and Nutrition Sciences, Kinesiology, Math, Physics, and Psychology.  The School includes 170 full-time faculty and enrolls approximately 4,700 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs yearly across a wide range of majors and graduate programs   Working collaboratively with the School’s faculty, students, and staff, the Dean will further develop the academic and intellectual identity of the school to meet the needs of today’s students and faculty in our rapidly changing world. This year the College embarked on developing a new academic plan to guide program development. The Dean will work closely with the chairs, the Provost and other deans to further shape and implement the plan.   Reporting to the Provost, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The Dean sets the standard for intellectual engagement and accomplishment; provides strategic vision and operational leadership based on best practices; ensures the accreditation of programs; vigorously promotes diversity, inclusion, and collaboration in all of the School’s practices; builds community across faculty, staff, and students; ensures students are served by academic programs of the highest quality and effectiveness through assessment and continuous improvement; oversees systems and processes that ensure academic integrity and rigor, including program assessment, program review, departmental planning, and accreditation activities; advances improvements in faculty life; promotes and supports faculty scholarship and grant/contract-seeking pre-and post-tenure; encourages the use of proven effective pedagogies for STEM disciplines and experimentation in pedagogy and programming; oversees processes for faculty hiring and retention; builds external partnerships to support student academic and career preparation and faculty development and research. The Dean conducts third-year review of all new faculty and makes recommendations on reappointments, tenure, and promotion.   As part of the Provost’s Academic Cabinet, the Dean manages the implementation of the college’s strategic plan on the school level in close collaboration with all members of the academic leadership team. She/he oversees the work of the chairs and the academic departments. The Dean works with the vice presidents, deans, associate provosts, senior administrators, and staff across the College to conduct day-to-day operations, improve student success, and further the work of the School.   The Dean formulates fundraising priorities for the School in collaboration with the Provost, faculty, and the Academic Cabinet. She/he works closely with faculty on research grant planning activities. She/he works in partnership with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and the larger development team to help create materials that advance the case for funding and engages in fundraising activities to achieve support. The Dean is a member of the college-wide Policy Council and the Provost’s Academic Cabinet.              

The Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering is seeking applicants for a temporary instructor/lecturer position to teach a 3-credit hour course in Biotransport for the Spring 2019 semester.  The course will emphasize biofluid and biomass transport problems using dimensional analysis, and microscopic/macroscopic/shell balances. The course introduces students to solving mass and momentum transfer problems by reducing partial differential equations to solve steady-state ordinary differential equations.  Responsibilities include undergraduate level teaching, grading, holding office hours, managing teaching assistants related to the course, course assessment and documentation.  The course is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:15 pm on the Norman campus. The best candidate will have a passion for teaching and interacting with undergraduate students.

Positions Available:  The Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) was founded with a historic $30 million gift in 2016, and is currently seeking outstanding Assistant Professor and Associate/Full Professor candidates to start in Fall 2020. Commensurate with experience, Stephenson Chair endowments are available at the Associate/Full level and an endowed Stephenson Professorship may be available at the Assistant Professor level for highly qualified candidates. Significant value is placed on translational research and on research areas synergistic with the existing strengths in SBME. We are seeking applications with emphasis in the areas of: Cancer,  at the Associate/Full Professor level (1 position, OU-Norman campus) Neuroimaging, with human brain focus,  at the Assistant Professor level (1 position at OU-Tulsa campus) The cancer position is eligible for membership with the Stephenson Cancer Center ( SCC ), which achieved NCI designation in May 2018. The Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering and Stephenson Cancer Center are engaged in joint recruitment for this position.

The University of New Hampshire ranks as the #2 institution in ecology research productivity among 316 North American universities scaled by size and also is among the “top 10 best marine biology colleges” according to BioExplorer. UNH’s research scope spans national and international programming capacity and the university holds land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant charters. UNH is the state’s flagship public research university and, as such, it provides comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. Its key purpose is education: students collaborate with faculty in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. Our 15,000 graduate and undergraduate students are served by a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The Department of Biological Sciences has 24 faculty, 500 undergraduate majors, and 40 graduate students and postdocs. The main campus is located in Durham, which is only a short distance to Boston, and less than 10 miles from the Atlantic coast. The academic campus is conveniently located near to two aquatic research stations equipped with research space and vessels, and to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. For additional information regarding all that UNH, Durham, and New Hampshire have to offer, please see www.unh.edu. Summary of Position The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture and the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering, both at the University of New Hampshire, invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in marine animal physiology. This position is one of four being filled to enhance UNH’s excellence in marine research and teaching. We seek candidates with marine vertebrate or invertebrate physiology expertise (neuroendocrine, sensory, or behavioral approaches), especially in the context of climate change and/or other anthropogenic influences. The successful candidate will provide vibrant, high-quality instruction to the undergraduate and graduate programs in Biological Sciences, including teaching foundational courses in animal physiology and other courses within the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to establish a high impact externally funded research program, train graduate students, and contribute to UNH’s marine biology research program. Additional Job Information               Additional state-of-the art research infrastructure, including the University Instrumentation Center, the Research Computing Center, the Center of Integrated Biomedical and Bioengineering Research, and the Hubbard Center for Genome Studies, are available to enrich and enhance the candidate’s research program.  

The Nicholas School of the Environment (NSOE) at Duke University seeks to hire two tenure-track faculty at the Assistant Professor level whose research will build on the School's core research and educational strengths to address key environmental challenges of the 21st century. We invite applicants specializing in any of the following areas: Near-surface geology and geophysics with linkages to Earth resources, such as energy, minerals, water, and soils, or to geohazards. Large- and regional-scale physical oceanography or ocean-atmospheric interactions, with relevance to past, current, and/or future climate. Restoration ecology, developing natural solutions for increasing resilience across multiple systems or at landscapes scales in the face of ongoing environmental changes. Environmental health, broadly defined to include toxicology, environmental exposures and health effects, ecological-human health connections and environmental justice issues. NSOE is a vibrant interdisciplinary community with faculty who conduct both basic and applied research in the physical, biological and social sciences. We anticipate that the successful candidates will be based in Durham, NC, but encourage them to collaborate with faculty from across the Nicholas School, both on main campus and at the Duke Marine Lab campus in Beaufort, NC. These candidates are expected to develop an externally funded and nationally recognized research program, teach and mentor undergraduate, professional and graduate students, and engage in service within NSOE, the University, and in the broader scientific community. The successful candidates are also expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, respect and excellence.

Adjunct Faculty positions are Part-Time positions filled on an as-needed basis. McLennan Community College is accepting applications for the following disciplines: ARTS & SCIENCES THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES REQUIRE A MASTER'S DEGREE WITH AT LEAST 18 HOURS IN THE FIELD TO BE TAUGHT. Anthropology Biology Chemistry Communication Studies (Speech) English French Geography German Government History Librarians Math Philosophy Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES REQUIRE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A MAJOR OR MINOR IN THE DISCIPLINE TAUGHT OR IN A CLOSELY RELATED AREA. Integrated Reading & Writing Development: INSTRUCTORS NEEDED WITH AVAILABILITY DURING WORK WEEK, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 5:00 PM. HEALTH PROFESSIONS Associate Degree Nursing Clinical Instructor: Minimum Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, three years' experience in a clinical setting, and a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. A Master's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor: Minimum Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED. Licensed Vocational Nurse with current Texas License, one year of nursing experience in a nursing home. Medical Assisting Instructor: Minimum requirements include an AAS degree in Medical Assisting (Bachelor's Degree in health related field preferred), and 2 years' experience in a clinical setting (administrative experience preferred). Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA): Associate's Degree is required. Must be currently Texas Licensed OTA with previous employment as a Licensed OTA with 2 years clinical experience. Will also accept an OT with a Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of previous employment experience, as well as current Texas licensure as an OT. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA): Associate Degree is required. Must be currently licensed in Texas as PTA, with 1 year of clinical experience. Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor: Minimum Requirements include possession of the CST credential in the field of Surgical Technology, and two years' experience. Experience may be in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or any combination of both, within the last five years. WORKFORCE EDUCATION Computer Information Systems: Master's Degree in Computer Information Systems or related field is required when instructing transferrable courses. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or MIS accepted when teaching other CIS courses. Must have a minimum of three years professional work experience in the field. Interpreter Training: Master's Degree in appropriate field is required when instructing transferrable courses, and Bachelor's Degree is required for other Interpreter Training Courses. Certification: Board for the Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Advanced, Level III, Level III-i, or the equivalent. Three years of recent work experience in the field of interpreting and/or training interpreters. Mental Health/Social Work: Master's Degree in a Social Work or related area from an accredited college or university. Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker and/or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have three years of recent work experience in the field of mental health and/or social services or related areas. Hospitality Instructor: Associate's Degree in Hospitality is required. Must have a minimum of three years professional work experience in the field. SALARY For all 3 semester hour courses, which ordinarily meet 3 lecture hours per week in a long semester (3.00 load hours), salaries range between $2,154 and $2,961 depending on the instructor's degree. All other salaries are based on MCC's Summer School and Part-Time salary schedule http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual Click for Faculty Schedule. Credit is not given for experience.   QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: A completed MCC Application for Employment form (Go to www.mclennan.edu/employment to download the employment application.) Resume/Vita Photocopies of College Transcripts *NOTE: : For the purpose of the application process, Official or Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Unofficial transcripts must be verifiable by either a College Seal or URL web address. If you are selected for the position Official Transcripts will be required at that time. Human Resources will forward your application materials to the departments(s) for which you are applying. After review of your qualifications/experience, the department will contact you directly if your credentials meet departmental requirements. Separate application materials are required for each position for which you are applying. *NOTE: this is a security Sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position. For application information, contact the Human Resources Office at 1400 College Dr., Waco, TX 76708, Telephone 254.299.8611, E-mail MCCJobs@mclennan.edu MCC provides equal opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf When inquiring or applying for this job opening, please also reference AcademicCareers.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at McLennan Community College and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com

UNH is the state’s flagship public research university and, as such, it provides comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. Its key purpose is education: students collaborate with faculty in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. Our 15,000 graduate and undergraduate students are served by a full-time faculty of about 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The Department of Biological Sciences has 24 faculty, 500 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate students and postdocs. The main campus is located in Durham, which is only a short distance from Boston and less than 10 miles from the Atlantic coast. For additional information regarding all that UNH, Durham, and New Hampshire have to offer, please see www.unh.edu . Summary of Position The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer with an expected start date of 21 August 2020. The position is a full-time (0.88 FTE, academic year – nine month) teaching position for a three-year, renewable term. Renewal of the position after the initial three-year period may be possible at the discretion of the college. An appointment for a lecturer position includes the full benefits package of the University for non-tenure-track faculty. Lecturers at UNH are represented by the AAUP through a collective bargaining agreement. The candidate will be responsible for teaching five units (typically 20 credit hours) per year, including one semester of Evolution, two semesters of General Ecology, and additional courses based on departmental need and the candidate’s area of expertise. In addition to teaching, lecturers are expected to advise undergraduate students; contribute to course, curriculum, and program development; participate in service activities at multiple levels; and engage in activities to stay current in their discipline.

Job no: 498999 Work type: Part-time Location: Mountain View Work Schedule: Various Shifts (Including some nights and weekends) Job Title Code FAA Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Master’s degree or higher in Biology or Master's degree or higher in any other discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in Biology for credit courses.  Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 01 Nov 2019 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 13 Dec 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

The Salk Institute is seeking faculty members at all levels interested in establishing independent research programs using innovative approaches to study important areas of cancer biology. The candidate will join the intellectually vibrant and collaborative faculty in the NCI-Designated Salk Cancer Center. Salk Institute is internationally renowned for research in cancer, neuroscience, metabolism, molecular biology, integrative biology, and plant biology within a highly synergistic and stimulating environment. We seek interactive individuals who are passionate in their pursuit of important problems in science. Salk Institute offers an outstanding start-up package, a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and strong record of research achievements are invited to submit an online application for Job # G776 at our Website  Salk Faculty Online Application . A curriculum vitae and description of present and future scientific endeavors are required. Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly from the referees to  cancer_search@salk.edu . For more information about the position please contact Reuben Shaw, Salk Cancer Center Director at   cancer_search@salk.edu . We will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2019, although applications with all the required materials will be accepted until the position is filled. As part of the evaluation process, we will be reviewing minimum requirements, as well as applicants’ areas of research and prospective goals to consider how these align with Salk's. Salk also considers other factors when evaluating applicants, including good citizenship, mentoring skills, and the Institute’s commitment to diversity. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Salk Institute is seeking faculty members at all levels who are interested in studying the molecular, genetic, and environmental interactions that are integrated to determine complex traits in health and disease. We are seeking interdisciplinary and quantitative scientists who integrate diverse approaches (e.g. computer science, mathematics, computational biology, physics, machine learning, molecular modeling, synthetic biology or engineering) to address critical biological questions. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, human disease (e.g. cancer and neurodegeneration), adaptation and evolution, host-pathogen interactions, neurobiology, physiology, translational medicine and genomics. The candidate will join the highly interactive faculty in the Salk Center for Integrative Biology. Salk Institute is internationally renowned for research in computational and integrative biology, neuroscience, cancer, molecular and cell biology, and plant biology, within a highly synergistic and stimulating environment. We seek bold leaders who are passionate in exploring new frontiers in science and pursuing innovative solutions to fundamental questions in biology. Salk Institute offers an outstanding start-up package, a competitive salary and excellent benefits.  

The Department of Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology (CMMB) within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida, one of only three preeminent Florida Universities, is seeking applications for multiple 9-month appointment tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.  The positions begin no earlier than August 2020.  Broad areas of strength in our department include basic and translational research in bacterial pathogenesis, genome integrity, stress response, cellular signaling, structural and computational biology, as well as lipid signaling and lipidomics.    The department offers outstanding laboratory space, as well as a competitive salary and start-up package for the successful candidates. Opportunities for collaboration exist across the USF campus, including the USF Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, and Engineering, the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, the Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer's Institute, and the Departments of Chemistry and Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences.   The University of South Florida System is a high-impact, global research system dedicated to student success.   The USF System includes three institutions: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. The institutions are separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  All institutions have distinct missions and their own detailed strategic plans. Serving over 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

The Division of Biological Sciences ( www.biology.ucsd.edu ) at UC San Diego seeks an Academic Coordinator, who will lead initiatives in the area of assessment, student success, improvement of our cultural climate, and overall program improvement.  Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Biology or related field, and be committed to supporting student success in an undergraduate Biology degree program serving a diverse student population.  The Academic Coordinator series is an academic appointment.  Appointees in this series are not members of the Academic Senate and the appointment does not lead to tenure.  Over 20% of UCSD undergraduates, a total of >5,000 students, are majoring in Biological Sciences (one of seven majors described at https://biology.ucsd.edu/education/undergrad/maj-min/majors/fall19-later/index.html ). We serve a diverse student population that includes approximately 20% transfer students. We offer approximately 250 classes per year with a combined total of ~30,000 enrollments, serving both majors and non-majors. Our faculty are organized into four academic Sections spanning the biological sciences; nearly 150 instructors teach courses in our program each year. Primary responsibilities of the Student Programs Coordinator (Academic Coordinator) will include: partnering with instructors teaching in the Division of Biological Sciences to develop and administer assessments measuring student achievement of core competencies and readiness to succeed in gateway courses; analysis of data gathered from such assessments; coordinating and contributing to efforts to act on assessment outcomes to improve our program and provide targeted support for at-risk students; keeping abreast of best practices in the area of program assessment and student success including maintaining a close partnership with leaders of related initiatives in other units at UCSD; creating and leading initiatives aimed at improving the cultural climate for diverse student subpopulations in our program; coordinating and supporting new academic programs we are developing as part of UCSD’s Strategic Academic Program Development initiative ( https://evc.ucsd.edu/initiatives/sapd/index.html ). 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 has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

The Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology in School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst ( www.umass.edu/sphhs/ ) is seeking applicants for a Lecturer to work with a dynamic and engaged faculty. Successful applicants will be master’s level biostatisticians or epidemiologists, or equivalent, with demonstrated expertise in teaching introductory public health, biostatistics, or epidemiology.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses which may include an undergraduate-level capstone course, introduction to epidemiology and selected electives, the latter determined in consultation with our Curriculum Committee.  Additional position responsibilities will include student advising, university service, and professional development.

The Department of Biostatistics at Brown University School of Public Health is seeking exceptional candidates with demonstrated commitment to statistical and health data science education and research for a new faculty position on the Teaching Scholar track.  This appointment will be made at the level of Assistant Professor on a renewable term basis.   In addition to classroom teaching and student mentoring, the new faculty member will be expected to develop and lead initiatives related to building a statistical and health data science education program and to maintain an active program of research in statistical and interdisciplinary education. The new faculty member will join a highly interdisciplinary Biostatistics faculty in the Brown University School of Public Health.  Building on its methodologic and domain research strength in the analysis of large health care databases, causal inference, diagnostic imaging evaluation and radiomics, computational biology and bioinformatics, Bayesian methodology, research synthesis, and neuroscience, the Department is now emphasizing growth in research and educational activity in health data science. Biostatistics is a core member of the University’s Data Science Initiative. The Department teaches a growing number of students at all levels, undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD and has recently added a health data science track to its Master’s program. The Brown School of Public Health and the broader University offer opportunities for substantial collaboration with world class researchers in the constituent disciplines of data science as well as in a broad range of domains, such as health care and policy research, neuroscience, computational biology, epidemiology, and behavioral sciences.  The Department is highly invested in maintaining an inclusive community of faculty and students and embraces diversity along its many dimensions—including race, ethnicity, sex, religion, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, and other aspects of identity. Brown University is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion of underrepresented groups. If there is additional information not included in your research and teaching statements that might help to demonstrate your contribution and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we welcome you to share it in your cover letter.  Brown University is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse work culture that respects the rights and dignity of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, height, weight, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The University is also supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

Position Information   Position Type Visiting Professor Classification Title Visiting Assistant Professor Position's Functional Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Position Start Date 01/01/2020 Position End Date (if temporary) 08/21/2020 Position Summary Governors State University seeks nominations and applications for full-time, non-tenure track visiting professor position in the undergraduate Biology and graduate Environmental Biology, Management and Policy programs in the Division of Science, Mathematics and Technology; College of Arts and Sciences. The position is available January 2020 or until filled. This position has potential for renewal and extension for AY20/21. The preferred candidate should demonstrate strong potential to assist with the development and delivery of upper division biology courses for Biology majors including Biology Junior Seminar, Senior Capstone: Evolution, Plant Diversity lecture and laboratory and graduate coursework including Experimental Design for the Natural Sciences. In addition, the candidate may contribute by teaching a course in her/his area of expertise and by possibly mentoring research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Biology program offers bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Biology-Teacher Education, and a master’s degree in Environmental Biology, Policy and Management. Successful applicants will have an earned Ph.D. in the biological sciences; candidates in ABD status will be considered. Governors State University, a minority-serving institution with a long history of serving non-traditional students, is actively seeking diverse candidates who match the student profile, and who have experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations. Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 5,000 students annually. GSU provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. Founded in 1969, GSU underwent major transition in 2014 to become a residential institution, accepting first-year students, transfer and graduate students. The university has an ambitious five-year Academic Master Plan, greatly expanding current programs. GSU is implementing a state-of-the-art General Education program and working to greatly expand student academic and support services to foster student and community engagement. New faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate. Through its strategic plan, Vision 2020, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university’s high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. Our innovative freshman program promotes writing across the curriculum and other strategies that make our undergraduate coursework come alive: ethics, citizenship, innovative thinking. Every freshman class is taught by a full-time faculty member to ensure that students have a strong foundation for their studies. GSU is a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Kresge-supported Dual degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate degree and attend college full-time. GSU offers a wide variety of master’s programs and several applied doctoral degrees in health, counseling fields and Interdisciplinary Leadership. The exceptionally beautiful campus is conveniently located within easy reach by road and rail to Chicago and surrounding communities that have a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region GSU serves has a number of high performing schools and engaged communities as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. GSU serves as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Biology or related fields. An ABD at the final stages of dissertation writing will be considered. Teaching skills/experience at college level. Possess current knowledge in the field of Biology. Preferred Qualifications   Posting Date 09/23/2019 Closing Date   Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number FA0301P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4795 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants    

Assistant Professor - Water Quality in Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Massachusetts Amherst   The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We seek an individual that can address national and international water quality challenges, broadly defined, in support of a department-level focus on resilient civil infrastructure systems.  The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2020.  Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to physical-chemical treatment processes, water reuse, water quality, water quality modeling, advanced oxidation processes, fate and transport of contaminants, drinking water distribution systems, or other supporting fields. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has 27 full-time, tenure track faculty members and approximately 120 graduate students and 330 undergraduates.  The department’s FY 19 research expenditures exceed $13 million/year. Additional information about the Department can be obtained at cee.umass.edu.  

HCC is seeking a faculty member to teach for a one-semester, spring 2020 assignment.  The full-time load will include courses in Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Cell Biology for Health Professionals, as well as conducting laboratory exercises and assisting students with laboratory skills.  The College's spring semester begins January 21 and continues through May 16.  This temporary assignment will conclude with Commencement on Thursday, May 21. This position is not benefits eligible. 

Job no: 498692 Work type: Part-time Location: Richland Work Schedule: Varies (No more than 19.5 hours per week) Job Title Code FAA Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience (Campus HR adds degrees and/or certification by choosing from the following or as instructed by president or dean of division: For credit classes transferable towards a higher degree: Master’s degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline for credit courses. For workforce education degree or certificate courses: a combination of academic preparation and work experience, including three years of direct or related work experience other than teaching. For developmental courses: Bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific teaching discipline and demonstrated competency (i.e. teaching experience, honors, graduate course work or other related accomplishments). Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check and fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 13 Sep 2019 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Nov 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University (FIU, http://biology.fiu.edu ) seeks a top scholar to fill the Walter and Rosalie Professorship in Tropical Ecology and Conservation. We seek qualified individuals whose area of expertise is sustainability, resilience, impact of invasive species, artificial materials, or other aspects of human disruption of terrestrial, aquatic, or marine tropical ecosystems. The ideal candidate will exhibit an interdisciplinary approach to research that will complement existing expertise either within the Department of Biological Sciences or between Biology and allied science departments.  The Department of Biological Sciences, (http://biology.fiu.edu/) - in the School of the Environment, Arts, and Society  (seas.fiu.edu) within the College of Arts, Sciences & Education has ~5,000 majors and 120 graduate students in fields ranging from cell and molecular biology to evolution and ecology. Tropical Research is an area of preeminence at FIU with several institutes and centers  relevant to tropical ecology including the International Center for Tropical Botany (ictb.fiu.edu), the Institute of Water and Environment (inwe.fiu.edu), the Tropical Conservation Institute (tci.fiu.edu), the Southeast Environmental Research Center (serc.fiu.edu), The Sea Level Solutions Center (slsc.fiu.edu), The Center for Coastal Oceans Research (ccor.fiu.edu), and the International Hurricane Research Center (www.ihrc.fiu.edu).  FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.