Lecturer-AT, Human Physiology

Gonzaga University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information


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At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.
Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time faculty in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, ZagFit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes and more. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.
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Proposed Rank/Hiring Title Lecturer-AT, Human Physiology
Department Human Physiology
Proposed Hiring Contract Type Non-Tenure Track Short-Term
Non-Tenure Track End Date
Appointment Percent 100%
Months per Year 9 months
Job Summary
Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer-AT in the Department of Human Physiology beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. This one-year position has the possibility for annual renewal during a three-year probationary period, after which a rolling, three-year contract may be issued. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 
 
Program and Position: Vibrant, growing, undergraduate human physiology program (with approximately 235 students) seeks a faculty member to teach primarily in the areas of physiology. Gonzaga’s campus sits adjacent to downtown Spokane, WA, along the Spokane River in the Inland Northwest’s most metropolitan region. We exist on the traditional homelands of the Spokane people, one of the Interior Salish speaking tribes of the region. Spokane is Washington’s second largest city and boasts a vibrant restaurant, entertainment, and arts community; it is also home to a diverse array of neighborhoods and popular outdoor recreational areas. For more information on the Department of Human Physiology, visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-nursing-human-physiology/departments/human-physiology .
 
Our department is striving to diversify our program and continue efforts at building an inclusive teaching and learning community for faculty, staff, and students. Ideally, successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity initiatives and have experience, or a well-conceived plan for, engaging and teaching students from a variety of represented groups and identities. These skills and experiences should be addressed in both the cover letter and in the diversity statement. We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply.
 
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive university mission of educating students for lives of leadership and service for the common good. The University is also committed to fostering a mature commitment to dignity of the human person, social justice, diversity, intercultural competence, global engagement, solidarity with the poor and vulnerable, and care for the planet. Successful applicants will have read the mission statement and engaged with it in their application materials. For information on the University mission, please visit: www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement  
Essential Functions
  • Teach the equivalent of 24 credits per academic year in the BS in Human Physiology curriculum. Teaching assignment will include lectures and laboratories in anatomy and physiology, other current courses offered by the department that align with the candidate’s expertise, and opportunities to develop new courses not currently offered in the curriculum. 
  • Serve as lead instructor and work collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure alignment between lecture and lab sections for anatomy and physiology courses and share evidence-based strategies for the courses is expected.   
  • Serve as academic advisor to Human Physiology majors.
  • Academic citizenship: Active participation in service to the department, the School and the University is expected. 
  • Professional development: Ongoing engagement with the discipline is expected, professional development as it’s related to both pedagogy in physiology education and inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices are encouraged. Opportunities to pursue pedagogical training to promote evidence-based teaching strategies is encouraged. 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or ABD in Physiology or related discipline (Biomechanics, Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Sciences, etc.), with the requirement that the candidate will have their degree conferred by July 15, 2024. 
  • Demonstrated ability to teach (with evidence) at the university or college level (these abilities could be result of being the instructor of record, significant TA experience, mentored teaching, etc.).
  • Demonstrated knowledge about cultural competence in academic settings and experience supporting and/or mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and those historically underrepresented in higher education. 
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated evidence of skills in technology applied to classroom and laboratory work.
  • Experience working collaboratively with others (instructors, teaching assistants, etc.) to promote a consistent student experience in the classroom and in labs.
  • Experience in, or a strong desire to engage in, the pedagogy of science courses and using evidence-based teaching strategies to inform one’s teaching.


Posting Detail Information


Open Date 11/21/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Begins on 01/31/2024
Lower Reference
Midpoint
Upper Reference
EEO Statement
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Hiring Salary $64,131 - $68,407; commensurate with education and experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please visit the Gonzaga University Human Resources website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs . Applicants must complete an online application that must include:
·       Cover letter with statement indicating how the candidate intends to contribute to the mission of the institution and department, and how they aim to engage students in under-represented groups
·       Current curriculum vitae
·       Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice) 
·       Statement of teaching philosophy that includes how you promote an environment in which all students may learn, or evidence of (or potential for) inclusive and equity-minded teaching approaches. 
·       A written statement describing experience, achievements, and success in supporting students from diverse backgrounds and how the candidate’s work will contribute to supporting diversity and a culture of inclusion in the academic community. 
·       Evidence of successful teaching at the university or college level (e.g., course evaluations, written observations of teaching, etc.)
·       In addition to anatomy and physiology, candidates should also briefly articulate one new course, based on their expertise or background, that is not offered by the department and how that complements our curriculum. This could be a syllabus from a previously developed course, a short description of a new course with an overview and learning outcomes. The list of our courses may be found here: https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-health-sciences/departments/human-physiology/courses  
·       Names and contact information for three (3) professional references to provide confidential letters of recommendation (letters will be requested when finalists are selected).
 
 
Questions about this position can be directed to Patrick Crosswhite, Associate Professor, Department of Human Physiology, [email protected] .  For assistance with your online application, please call the Human Resources department at 509-313-5996. The position will remain open until filled, but for optimal consideration please submit your materials by January 31, 2024, 11:59 PM, U.S. Pacific Standard Time. 
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