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Part Time Teaching-Spring 2024

extra holidays - extra parental leave

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Part time

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

PhD in biology, ecology, or natural resources, Experience using online teaching tools like Canvas and Zoom.

Key responsabilities:

Teach undergraduate courses in ornithology, zoology, and evolution
Provide lectures, lab instruction, grade assignments, and plan course material

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Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Part Time Teaching-Spring 2024

Department

SEBS-Eco,Evol& Natrl Resources

Salary

Open

Posting Summary

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers, invites applications for part-time instructors (Lecturers) for Spring 2024 to teach in various undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, which will be taught on the Cook/Douglass campus. The lecturers will be responsible for meeting with the class weekly to provide lectures and/or hands-on lab instruction. The lecturer will also prepare, proctor, and grade homework, labs, quizzes, and exams, as well as provide a final course grade. The lecturer will prepare and post material to the class Canvas website and respond to student email correspondence and will hold weekly office hours to provide one-on-one or small group mentoring and/or consultation. The lecturer will coordinate any other requirements related to the instruction of the course.

For Spring 2024 we seek lecturers for the following three courses:

Ornithology (4 credits)

Vertebrate Zoology (4 credits)

Principles of Evolution (3 credits)

Fundamentals of Evolution lab (1 credit)

While the timing of most spring courses still needs to be established, Fundamentals of Evolution lab will be offered on Mondays 8:30-11:30 and 12:10-3:10.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

23FA1085

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources), and documented experience in the delivery of course material through remote instruction instruments (e.g., Canvas). Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be proficient in Canvas, and teaching using Zoom interfaced with Canvas.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

In-person and/or remote instruction

Overview

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions.

Statement

The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources specializes in ecology, evolution, and natural resource conservation. We study the evolutionary origins and maintenance of biodiversity, conserving and restoring native ecosystems, and issues of global change such as managing natural resources within urban ecosystems.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/213174

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Cook (RU-New Brunswick)

City

New Brunswick

State

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.