Teaching Faculty II

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Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:
Teaching Faculty II

Job Summary:

Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques

• Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
• May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques
• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

• At least two years of experience managing instructional laboratory courses in plant pathology or a closely related subject area; i.e., a classroom, online, and/or laboratory environment.
• Experience assessing student learning in laboratory and lecture settings.
• Experience designing and/or modifying the hands-on components of instructional laboratory activities; e.g. developing the learning goals and outcomes for the lab, planning for materials, obtaining necessary materials, developing the protocols for students to follow, designing the assessment of student learning, etc.
• Criminal Background Check will be required.
• Evaluation/Probationary Period will be required.
• Working conditions, lifting requirements, driving authorization
• The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.

• Working knowledge of basic biology of four major plant pathogen groups (fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes).
• Experience working with microbial culture and plant propagation in a laboratory setting.
• Experience providing training and oversight to students/trainees.

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related discipline.

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 Depending on Qualifications

Working conditions, lifting requirements, driving authorization

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