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Clinical Assistant Professor, Biology
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Summary:
The Biology Program at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Clinical Assistant Professor beginning August 2024, with the option to teach a summer course. Qualifications: a Ph.D. in Biology or related field from an accredited university. This is a teaching position and will involve teaching courses for Biology majors in general biology, scientific writing, and our senior capstone course as well as life science courses for non-majors (general and honors). The successful candidate should demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching. Applicants with a record of college teaching, peer-reviewed publications, and experience in course development are preferred.
This is a full-time on-campus position and benefit-eligible non-tenured academic appointment. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the campus community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching: We expect the person to teach six courses both in the major: BIO 142 (General Bio II), BIO 301 (General Seminar & Scientific Writing), BIO 401 (Senior Capstone); and outside the major: CAP 141 (Biology and Chemistry of the Environment I), CAP 142 (Biology and Chemistry of the Environment II), BIO 306 (Plants and Society Lecture), BIO 307 (Plants and Society Lab). These are all required courses so they have consistent and strong enrollments. With an expected 4/4 course load for F/Sp, this instructor would also have two additional courses they could teach in their area of specialization to supplement our existing senior level electives.
Service: The successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in program-level service, such as curricular planning and update for Biology, career advising for students, and recruitment. There would also be opportunities to serve on the newly created non-tenure-track personnel committee at the college level. We hope to attract an outstanding teacher to this position; therefore, service in providing pedagogy workshops would be applicable. The specific service responsibilities will depend on the expertise and desires of the successful candidate.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Biology or related field from an accredited university and strong potential for outstanding teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with a record of college teaching, peer-reviewed publications, and experience in course development are preferred.
Application deadline: 12/15/2023
Application instructions: Click the "Apply now" button at the top or bottom of the posting, create or update your profile, complete theonline application, and upload a cover letter addressing the responsibilities of the position, current curriculum vita or resume, and statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after the application deadlineand continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
AboutUIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, and coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the department/school web page at uis.edu/biology
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community
UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System
- You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
