USF Laboratory Instructor Position: General Biology I Lab

Location: 
United States
Job Posted Date: 
December 7, 2020
Opportunities: 
Academic Positions
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Part-time Positions
Population: 
Life Sciences

Laboratory teaching positions available for spring semester at the University of San Francisco! 

General Biology II Laboratory (BIOL106L)

Lab section: Thursdays 2:00-4:50 pm

Instructor meeting: F 11:30am-1:00 pm

This course is the second semester of the yearlong freshman General Biology series and covers a variety of basic concepts in biology relating to organismal systems such as reproduction, circulation, digestion, etc., along with a survey of kingdoms/domains of life. Students will be in multiple lecture sections taught by full time faculty, and one lab session each week. Instructors will meet with their lab section each week during the semester using Zoom for on line activities and discussions. Sample introductory lecture material for the inclass lab exercises will be provided along with a unified Canvas site managed by the lab coordinator.

The textbook, lab manual, topics to be covered and lab exercises for the course are set. During the weekly mandatory instructor meeting, the next week's activities will be discussed and supporting teaching materials will be provided. In addition to teaching the lab, instructors are responsible for grading homework and lab reports.

Job Requirements: 

PhDs and graduate students will be considered, teaching experience not required. Compensation is $3950 per section for the semester (no benefits).

International scholars: International students/postdocs are advised to contact the UCSF International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) to determine eligibility for a paid parttime teaching position outside of UCSF under your particular visa. USF cannot assist with visa issues. International scholars on a J-1 visa can teach at USF, but must submit a letter of support from their principal investigator with their application to USF, and obtain official permission through ISSO if an offer of hire is made.

Domestic and international scholars: It is your responsibility to verify that external employment is allowed for your particular situation (e.g., some visas and fellowships do not allow outside employment).

How to Apply: 

E-mail your application to Deneb Karentz as a single PDF file.

Review of applications will start Dec 14 and continue until positions are filled.

Your application must be named yourlastname_S21.pdf. Complete applications require the following (incomplete applications will not be considered):

1. Cover letter addressed to Deneb Karentz. Cover letter should include an explanation of your qualifications to teach the course(s) you are applying for.

2. Separate page (with your name at the top) listing the courses, specific section times you could be considered for in order of preference. If you have no time preferences, please indicate that on this page of your application.

3. Your CV, with a “Teaching Experience” section, if applicable.

4. List of three references with a description of your relationship and complete contact information, including the person’s position, phone and e-mail. (Do not submit reference letters, but please let your references know they may be contacted about your application.)

5. International scholars on a J-1 visa must submit a letter of support from their Principal Investigator with their application to USF.

Location: 
San Francisco
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California