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SUMMARY:
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is currently accepting applications for a full-time, non-renewable nine-month Instructor position. The role involves teaching wildlife biology, conservation science, and ecology courses at the Commerce, TX campus starting in August 2024. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and provide service to the department, the university, and the local community as part of their role.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach 15 hours (or equivalent) of undergraduate or graduate courses in wildlife biology, habitat ecology, and GIS, for undergraduate and graduate levels, in face-to-face and online format.
- Maintain quality programming in terms of expectations for activity, quality instruction, and record keeping.
- Coordinate and facilitate associated labs with Wildlife and Conservation Science and Biology Faculty.
- Engage in service within the department of biological and environmental science department and serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees.
- Perform other duties as needed, related to the overall mission of the department, the college, and the university
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Doctoral or master’s degree in biology, wildlife biology, ecology or a closely related discipline.
- Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Fluent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals. Commitment to high quality teaching. Dedication to high standards and student success.
- Experience in working with wildlife in real world settings and research settings.
- Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.
- Licensing/Professional Certifications: N/A
- Physical Requirements: N/A
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
- Higher education teaching experience
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Overseeing the teaching of laboratories related to the teaching of assigned courses which includes supervision of Graduate Assistants and Learning Assistants
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
