Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar

Essential Job Duties

The Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar will play a key role in the development and delivery of integrative foundational courses in biotechnology. Scholars will collaborate with faculty and students to design and implement research-informed instructional strategies that enhance undergraduate and graduate education, incorporate technologies from the modern workforce and cutting‑edge research fields, and promote scientific communication.

• Course Development & Teaching: Working alongside current faculty, teach integrative foundational biotechnology courses using active learning techniques and digital tools to engage students in real‑world problem‑solving and design new modular course(s) in modern areas of biotechnology. Scholars may also be asked to teach existing mixed undergraduate/graduate courses relevant to the course(s) they are developing.
• Curriculum Innovation: Contribute to the implementation of research-based pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and communication to solve societal grand challenges using molecular sciences.
• Assessment & Student Engagement: Develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate student learning and improve instructional effectiveness and student success.
• Professional Development: Participate in teaching workshops, mentoring programs, and research collaborations that support career growth.
• Research & Mentorship: Engage in discipline-based education research (DBER) related to interdisciplinary biotechnology education. Provide mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students engaged in curriculum development and educational research.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain work‑life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

• PhD in molecular biology or related area. Candidate must complete all PhD requirements prior to employment.
• Postdoctoral research experience, strong interpersonal skills, and teaching ability.

commensurate with experience ($65,000 - $70,000)

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