Assistant Professor of Practice, Microbiology

The University of Arizona, United States

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Location: Tucson, ARIZONA
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Assistant Professor of Practice, Microbiology
Posting Number req9911
Department Animal&Biomedical Sciences-Ins
Department Website Link
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona invites candidates to apply for the position of an Assistant Professor of Practice in Microbiology. This is a year-to-year, non-tenure eligible faculty position with a total Full Time Equivalency (FTE) of 1.0: Instruction (90%) and Service (10%).

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

A successful candidate will teach 18-24 credits per academic year (some adjustment to this number will be made to account for large enrollment courses), such as:

  • MIC205A General Microbiology (In-person and on-line Fall/Spring 3 credits)
  • MIC205L General Microbiology lab (Fall/Spring 16 sections with TA support, each1 credit)
  • MIC350 Molecular Microbiology (3 credits)
  • A microbiology course the candidate designs reflecting their interest and expertise (3 credits)
  • Provide mentorship and guidance for undergraduate students
  • Participate in university committees and collaborate with colleges to improve undergraduate education
  • Teaching responsibilities may be adjusted to meet the needs of the school
  • Have demonstrated skills in verbal and written scientific and/or pedological communication
Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in Microbiology
  • Experience teaching in a university classroom
  • Have prior experience teaching online university level course in microbiology
  • Have prior experience teaching upper-level university courses in bacterial pathogens and microbial techniques
  • Have prior experience teaching using student centered learning techniques
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience designing and teaching upper division microbiology courses and laboratory classes
  • Minimum 3 years of teaching university courses in microbiology
Rank Assistant Professor
Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Academic
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $65,000 - $75,000 DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 6/1/2022
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates

J. Scott Wilbur

Associate Professor of Practice

[email protected]
Open Date 5/27/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant For your application to be considered complete, please submit the following:

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy (to be submitted as an "Additional Document")
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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