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Instructor (Biomedical Sciences)

Employer
Texas Southern University
Location
Houston, TX

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Security Sensitive Position?:

Yes

Hours of Work:

TBA

Posting Number:

TSU202748

Official TSU Title:

Instructor (Biomedical Sciences)

Grant Title:

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:

Under general supervision is responsible for supporting and advancing the mission and goals of the university and the college/school in all academic, scholarly and student support activities. The instructor typically teaches assigned courses, develops curriculum and course content, advises students, and participates in college/school activities for the advancement of organizational goals and student success.

Essential Duties Summary:

  • Supports and advances the mission and goals of the university and the college/school in all academic and scholarly activities.
  • Contributes to the day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in Biomedical Sciences.
  • Teaching duties to be divided as needed among Biomedical Sciences courses offered.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
  • Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
  • Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
  • Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
  • Advises students in academic matters.
  • Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
  • Assists in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
  • Performs other job-related duties within the range of skills normally associated with a position of this classification in an evolving teaching and learning environment.

% FTE:

1.0

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Education:

A Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Biological Sciences, Anatomy/Physiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Integrative Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, or a basic science-related field is required from an accredited school at the time of appointment.

Required Licensing/Certification:

None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

  • Policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Must have knowledge in the areas of teaching.
  • Sets the standard for principles, methods, and procedures in an area and determines long-term direction under his/her guidance. May involve a level of expertise that is recognized both internally and nationally as top-notch in the field.
  • Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
  • Detail oriented.
  • Effective customer service.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Excellent interpersonal.
  • Presentation.
  • Multitasking and time management.
  • Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
  • Must be able to contribute to teaching.
  • Must be able to work with a diverse student and faculty population.

Work Experience:

The successful candidates should have a previous teaching experience in a university setting appropriate to the rank assignment. The candidate should have the ability to teach multiple types of undergraduate biomedical sciences courses

Working/Environmental Conditions:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.

UA EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date:

12/05/2022

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open to all applicants.

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