Integrated and Inclusive Sciences (IIS) Post-Baccalaureate Fellows - 476111
- Employer
- University of Richmond
- Location
- Richmond, VA
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- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
SUMMARY:
The Post-Baccalaureate Fellow (PBF) in the Integrated and Inclusive Sciences (IIS) program will assist in the preparation of pedagogical materials for the Science Math and Research Training (SMART) and University of Richmond Integrated Science Experience (URISE) programs.
This is a limited term position not to exceed two years.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepping materials and supplies for URISE and SMART laboratory experiments
- Piloting or revising URISE and SMART laboratory experiments
- Will occasionally mentor students involved in the programs
- Help to oversee all aspects of the summer URISE program
- Will participate in mentored research in a Science or Math faculty member’s laboratory
- Keeping inventory, cleaning/organizing after labs
- Managing laboratory experiments with faculty during student laboratory sections
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong scientific research skills including experimental and computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts in Biology and Chemistry
- Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player
- Excellent communications skills – oral and written
- Interested in working with college students
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in science, math
WORK HOURS:
- Full-time, non-exempt position
- Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:00; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week
- This is a two-year, limited-term position
SALARY STRUCTURE:
Pay Grade 2 (Hiring Range $14.70 to $17.29 per hour)
COVID-19:
The University of Richmond requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff. The University allows exemptions to this requirement for religious, medical and strong personal conviction reasons. All newly hired employees must report their status within the first two weeks of employment.
ABOUT UR:
At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
Organization
Working at University of Richmond
Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is one of America's premier private universities. The University blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. A nationally ranked liberal arts university, Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law, and continuing studies. The 350-acre suburban campus, including a 10-acre lake, is consistently cited by The Princeton Review as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.
With approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, Richmond offers 55 majors, 42 minors, and 12 concentrations at the bachelor's level. Graduate students can choose from six master's degrees programs, an MBA program, a juris doctorate, and six dual-degree programs in law. Continuing studies options include programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels, in addition to numerous non-credit offerings.
Richmond faculty members are outstanding leaders in their fields. Of the 312 full-time faculty at the University, 98 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees. Richmond has a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, with zero classes taught by teaching assistants. Our faculty members are in the classrooms and the labs, working closely with students to maximize their educational experiences.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Richmond one of the best liberal arts universities in the nation and in the top 35 for undergraduate research. BusinessWeek ranked The Robins School of Business in the top 20 nationally and fourth for academic quality, as well as among the top 15 part-time MBA programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Richmond in the top 25 for best value among private colleges and universities
As locals like to say, Richmond is "easy to love" because of its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty and quality of life. It's been named one of the top cities in which to live and work by numerous national sources, including Forbes magazine. As the capital of Virginia, Richmond is home to the state legislature, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies and industries ranging from finance to agriculture. In fact, Forbes also recently ranked Richmond as the sixth best city to get a job in the U.S. Nearly one million people live in the Greater Richmond region and enjoy an array of cultural opportunities including 35 museums; numerous theatre companies; a symphony, a ballet and an opera; a thriving public forum; three professional, minor-league sports teams; a coliseum for major concerts and sporting events; and much more. Located just 100 miles south of Washington, D.C., Richmond is only 90 minutes from Virginia's beaches and 90 minutes from the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
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