Assistant Director, Teaching Labs (Techniques in Mol Biology

Position: Assistant Director, Teaching Labs (Techniques in Mol Biology)
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Assistant Director, Teaching Labs (Techniques in Mol Biology)

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Full-Time

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University City - Philadelphia, PA

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Drexel University, College of Arts & Sciences

Job Summary

The Department of Biology is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Director of Teaching Laboratories. Individuals will assist in the development and delivery of our Techniques in Molecular Biology lab course. This course is a core experiential course within our Biology curriculum that teaches foundational lab techniques in molecular biology. Successful applicants will teach and oversee multiple sections of the Techniques in Molecular Biology labs and recitations throughout the academic year.

The position will be responsible for direct supervision and evaluation of students in the laboratory and recitations and will work with faculty and staff to plan and implement these teaching labs and assist in educational assessment. The position will be responsible for working with students to introduce them to lab skills utilized in research and industry and in the writing conventions and practices of scientific communication.

The Assistant Director will provide students' feedback throughout the term to assess their mastery of techniques, knowledge of the subject matter and their ability to effectively communicate results to others. This position will work closely with the lead faculty for the course, the Director of Teaching Laboratory Services, and will report to the Assistant Department Head.

Essential Functions

* Collaborate with a team in the development and delivery of undergraduate teaching laboratories.

* Collaborate with prep staff in the planning and preparation of undergraduate molecular labs, including screening of the lab materials and protocols.

* Work closely with lead faculty and the Director of Teaching Services to develop and deliver the laboratory content.

* Develop associated course rubrics and resources aimed at helping students develop their lab and scientific communication skills.

* Develop pre-labs, grading, assessing student writing and tutoring students.

* Work directly with students in the labs and conduct planning, prep, delivery and assessment of teaching laboratories.

* Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* Minimum of a Master's Degree in Biological Science (or related field), or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency…