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Form of workAbout Our Lady of the Lake University:
On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions.
OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 3,100 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non-traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world.
The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 14 master's programs and three doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The College of Arts and Sciences of Our Lady of the Lake University seeks a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor for its Biology Program for the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 academic year. Biology is one of the most vibrant, successful, and popular programs on campus. Housed in the Department of Mathematics and Sciences, it offers a BA, BS, teacher certification, and minor and serves the University by offering distribution requirements in its general-education program. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission and identity of OLLU, to excellent teaching, and to growing this program.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology or a similar field, applicants with Ph.D. will be given preference.
- Evidence of diverse pedagogical training and familiarity with teaching strategies such as problem/project-based learning, active learning strategies, flipped classroom, etc.
- Ability to teach General Biology I, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Introduction to Life Sciences for non-majors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching freshman biology
- Experience working with a broad student demographic and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates.
Additional Information:
OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE.
Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.
Our Lady of the Lake University uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Application Instructions:
Please complete the online Application for Academic Employment and attach the following:
- Letter of Interest denoting position for which applying.
- Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae.
- Statement on Teaching and Learning
- Copies of all transcripts reflecting receipt of terminal degree in discipline for which applying.
- Listing of three professional references.
For consideration for Academic Employment, all materials above must be submitted together and at one time. Incomplete packets for academic employment will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through June 8, 2023.
Applicants may contact Dr. Briana Salas, Associate Professor of Biology, at bhsalas@ollusa.edu, with questions regarding the position, the Program, or Our Lady of the Lake University.
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