Instructor of Biology

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 14 hours ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information


Position Title Instructor of Biology
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Department of Biology at the University of the Incarnate Word invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track instructor position in anatomy and physiology beginning August of 2024. The Instructor of Biology participates and contributes to the departmental curriculum, mentors undergraduate students of the major, and demonstrates a desire to actively collaborate with students and faculty within the department, from other disciplines, and the University’s health professions schools to support the mission of the University of the Incarnate Word.
Full-time instructors at UIW are expected to teach 15 credit hours (or five courses) every fall and spring semester. Courses taught will primarily include lecture and laboratory courses in anatomy and physiology and other general biology courses as needed. Coordination of anatomy and physiology laboratories will be required. Instruction in additional areas may be negotiable. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Essential Functions
Primary responsibilities include:
  • Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and teach lecture and laboratory courses in anatomy, physiology, and general biology consistent with the needs of the department.
  • Coordinate anatomy and physiology laboratories.
  • Participate in curriculum development.
  • Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
  • Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Provide service to the department, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering, university, community, and profession.
  • Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Strong background in anatomy and physiology discipline;
    • Demonstrated excellence and proficiency in undergraduate teaching;
    • Proficiency in coordinating lower division science laboratories;
    • Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills;
    • Strong commitment to collaborative and cooperative instruction, advising, and mentoring a diverse population of underserved students including but not exclusive to first-generation college students, veterans, and racially and ethnically diverse students;
    • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of instructional technology;
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
    Required Education
    Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, or closely related discipline.
    Required Work Experience
    Successful teaching experience in anatomy and physiology at the college or university level, as evidenced by peer and/or student reviews.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • M.S. or Ph.D. in Atomy and Physiology, Neuroscience, or a closely related discipline.
    • Two (2) or more years of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level in anatomy and physiology or in a closely related field.
    • Experience teaching diverse student populations and evidence of teaching or service reflecting values of social justice and/or Catholic social teachings.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified.
    Work Hours
    Typical for faculty in this discipline with lab coordination responsibilities.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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