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Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow

Employer
Rice University
Location
Houston, TX
Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitlePostdoctoral Teaching FellowDepartmentBioengineeringFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeRequisition NumberP19058Open Date02/13/2019Close DateBenefits EligibleYesPosition Summary

The Department of Bioengineering is currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow for a variety of existing laboratory courses with the opportunity to create a new lecture or laboratory course in the future. The position will require a full-time focus on laboratory and classroom teaching and will begin no later than July 2019.

The Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow position is targeted for relatively new instructors. However, more experienced instructors are also encouraged to apply. All applications will be considered.

*Thank you for your interest in the Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow position in the Bioengineering Department at Rice University. Please note that the title of this position has been reclassified as an Instructor. To apply for this position, please visit https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/18700.

Education RequiredPhD or other Doctoral DegreeMajor/Discipline

Bioengineering or related field.

Education Preferred

PhD in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other closely related engineering discipline

Experience Required1 yearType of Experience

Experience with classroom or lab class teaching or serving as a teaching assistant at the university level; teaching or significant TA experience in an undergraduate engineering program; candidate should have done coursework/research involving fundamental engineering topics.

Experience Preferred

Teaching certificate.

Skills Required

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Skills Preferred

Ideal candidate will have a strong interest in working with the undergraduate community and
contributing to undergraduate advising.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, bending, and kneeling.

Working Conditions

Classroom and laboratory settings.

Security SensitiveYes Special Instructions to Applicants

Thank you for your interest in the Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow position in the Bioengineering Department at Rice University. Please note that the title of this position has been reclassified as an Instructor. To apply for this position, please visit https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/18700.

Quick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/18393 Job Duties

Job Duty NameDescription of Job Duty

- Teaching multiple sections of existing laboratory courses.

Percentage of Time80 Job Duties

Job Duty NameDescription of Job Duty

- Developing and teaching a new elective lecture or laboratory course.

Percentage of Time20Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. References/Recommendation Request
Optional Documents
    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    1. * Do you have a PhD or other doctoral degree in bioengineering or a related field?
      • Yes
      • No
    2. * Do you have a PhD in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other closely related engineering discipline?
      • Yes
      • No
    3. * Do you have one or more years of experience with classroom or lab class teaching or serving as a teaching assistant at the university level?
      • Yes
      • No

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