Lecturer in Invertebrate Biology

University of Wisconsin

Madison, WI

ID: 7287559
Posted: 1 month ago
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Summary:
Teach Zoology 300: Invertebrate Biology, a 3-credit lecture course. Duties include preparing course materials; presenting lectures; preparing, administering, and grading exams and homework; holding office hours; and review sessions and perform related duties.

Responsibilities:
Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.
50% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
40% Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
10% Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
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Education:
Required
Master's Degree in Biology or related field.

Qualifications:
Required qualifications:
- Previous teaching experience at the college/university level
- Expertise in invertebrate biology or ecology or evolution

Work Type:
Part Time: 33.4%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 5 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications