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Colorado School Of Mines Teaching Assistant Professor, Quantitative Biosciences And E in Golden, Colorado
Teaching Assistant Professor, Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering
Posting Number: JR105484 Location: Colorado
Engineering a world of possibilities Teaching Assistant Professor, Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering
The Opportunity
The Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. The successful candidate will primarily be involved in a team-based approach for the continued development and teaching of courses for the interdisciplinary undergraduate Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering (QBE) Program. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach a variety of core undergraduate biology courses (including labs) such as introductory biology 1 (molecules, cells, genetics), introductory biology 2 (evolution, ecology, organismal biology), cell biology, and genetics. Depending on experience and teaching needs of the program, there will be the opportunity to develop independent lecture and lab courses in the candidates' areas of expertise.
For full consideration apply by November 15, 2024. Applications will be accepted until filled. We are looking for the successful candidate to start in August 2025. For further information, contact search chair, Tim Barbari (tbarbari@mines.edu).
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver lecture and lab courses to undergraduate students in traditional face-to-face formats using evidence-based teaching and course design practices.
Mentor and advise undergraduate students and graduate student teaching assistants.
Collaborate across campus to promote the continued growth of the biological sciences.
Contribute both institutionally and professionally through service.
Cultivate and promote an inclusive and diverse Mines community through recruiting, mentorship, and service.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Biology, Quantitative Biology, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, or a closely-related field required by time of appointment.
Teaching experience in introductory biology courses with emphasis on experiential based lab learning.
Commitment to excellence in and evidence of biology teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate level especially with regards to 21st century biology curriculum development and instruction.
Knowledge of and demonstrated use of evidence-based course design and instructional practices including efficacy using modern educational technology platforms.
Effective communication among co-workers, students, administration, and other constituents.
The potential to become an excellent instructor, mentor and scholar.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of college-level teaching experience as instructor-of-record or equivalent graduate or postdoctoral training in evidence-based teaching methods.
Experience managing laboratory sections including graduate student teaching assistant training, coordinating across multiple sections and instructors, and basic lab course upkeep (ordering, cleaning, organizing, etc.).
Ability to teach in one or more of the following fields: anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, immunology, and psychology.
Experience or interest in biology education research and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
About Mines & Golden, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innova ion and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on
