Laboratory Associate - Introductory Laboratory in Cellular & Molecular Biology

Barnard College, United States

Updated: about 19 hours ago
Location: Beaumont, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
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Position Title Laboratory Associate - Introductory Laboratory in Cellular & Molecular Biology
Type of Position Faculty
Job Description Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences at Barnard College of Columbia University seeks an individual to join a team of introductory biology lab instructors for Spring 2022. The instructor will be responsible for teaching one to two lab sections of BIOL BC1503: Introductory Laboratory in Cellular and Molecular Biology. All sections occur weekly on weekdays between 9am and 5 pm. The lab associate must also attend a weekly prep meeting on Fridays from 3pm to 4pm.
Department Biological Sciences
Full or Part Time Part Time
Number Of Months 5
Position End Date (if temporary) 05/31/2022
Posting Number 2022 -00070- STF

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Essential Duties Summary
The lab’s curriculum is set by the Department’s Introductory Lab Director, Jessica Goldstein. Introductory biology lab instructors are responsible for teaching, grading lab reports and in-class work, responding to student questions and emails, and working with a team of instructors and staff. Additional responsibilities include watching/reading all pre-lab materials and attending a mandatory 1-hour preparatory session, which all lab instructors attend on Friday afternoons at 3 pm. Instructors are typically assigned one undergraduate student teaching assistant per lab section for the entire semester. 
Required Qualification Summary
Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field required.
Preferred Qualification Summary
Master’s degree in Biology or related field, experience teaching college level biology labs, strong background in cellular and molecular biology, strong writing skills, and familiarity with SmartBoard technology are preferred.
Physical Demands Summary
Salary Range $4,085 for one lab section, $7,585 for two.

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EEO Statement
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Open Date 11/22/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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