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Lecturer - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Lecturer - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Job no: 498257
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Union: MSP
Categories: Faculty

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.

About the College of Natural Sciences and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) has fourteen schools and departments https://www.cns.umass.edu/about/departments including the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) https://www.umass.edu/biochem/. BMB is participating in a grant awarded to CNS by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to foster inclusion in our undergraduate student body https://www.umass.edu/newsoffice/article/umass-amherst-receives-1-million-enhance. A major component of this project is the implementation of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) first-year laboratory experiences for life science majors. This transformation of the first year experience for life science majors, including BMB majors, will inform ongoing curriculum development in the BMB major. Position is intended to be filled by September 1, 2019; however, a different start date, no later than January 2020, is negotiable.

Job Description

Examples of duties:

  • Classroom instruction in the BMB sections of an introductory molecular and cellular biology course that is the first required course in the BMB major taught by the BMB department. This position will coordinate course learning objectives, content, format and assessment with the course director and instructors in other CNS departments that offer similar courses.
  • Classroom instruction in the BMB sections of an upper level, non-majors biochemistry course that serves as essential preparation for MCAT exams. This position will coordinate with the course director on course learning objectives, content, format and assessment.
  • Implementing evidence-based pedagogical approaches.
  • Contributing to the BMB and life sciences curriculum by participating in ongoing discussions of pedagogical best practices, the current education research, the BMB Educational Effectiveness Plan (https://www.umass.edu/oapa/program-assessment/academic-department-assessment/educational-effectiveness-plan-eep) and curricular changes informed by the HHMI Inclusive Excellence project.

    • Other Functions

  • 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.
  • Additionally, the Department is exploring the feasibility of non-standard section times and formats.

    • Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

  • A Ph.D. in Biochemistry or a closely-related field is required.
  • Experience in teaching biochemistry and molecular biology in an active learning environment
  • Knowledge of course design, assessment methods and teaching strategies
  • Skilled at implementing best practices in the use of emerging pedagogical applications and technology in the classroom.

    • Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

  • Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

    • Salary Information

    Commensurate with experience

    Application Instructions

    Submit an electronic application, including a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and the names and contact information of three reviewers, and a statement of diversity (please see below for details). Apply by April 22, 2019 in order to ensure priority consideration. Search may remain open until a suitable candidate pool 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.)

    UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

    Advertised: Mar 19 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close:

    Organization

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. 

    As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public. 

    Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.

    The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.

    As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.

     

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    Whitmore Administration Building
     Amherst
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    01003
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