LECTURER

Lecturer

Discipline Area #Wildlife Ecology and/or Preveterinary Medicine

Job#94222

The Science and Mathematics faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts on the Polytechnic Campus at Arizona State University invites applications for a Lecturer in the 2022-2023 academic year. The successful candidate will provide instruction in the Applied Biological Sciences (Wildlife Ecology and/or Preveterinary Medicine) degree program. Courses will be on subject matter such as: General Biology, Animal Physiology, Ecology and Adaptations of Vertebrates, Life History of Mammals, and Habitat Management for Small Wildlife.  Course assignments are at the graduate/undergraduate levels, and may occur in a variety of modalities (online, on-ground, hybrid), on the Polytechnic campus. Course load, determined by the faculty head, typically consists of 12 credit hours per semester, and may be composed of a combination of lectures, labs and/or recitations.  The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in service to the institution and profession as appropriate. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible position renewable on an academic year basis contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. Salary is competitive commensurate with experience. Candidate must reside in Arizona, or be willing to relocate.

The Science and Mathematics faculty support students in nine undergraduate programs and one graduate program in the sciences and mathematics fields. We also offer three minors and one certificate. We have faculty conducting research in biology, chemistry, physics, and applied mathematics.

ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts values diversity and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are home to innovative teachers who are guided by educational access, student success, applied learning, and interdisciplinary inquiry. CISA has over 7,300 students in all levels of degree programs and nearly 250 faculty members. We understand that there are many paths to achieving a university education, and we build undergraduate and graduate degree programs and pathways that are flexible and relevant for a rapidly changing world.

Arizona State University has been named # 1 among the nation’s most innovative universities by U.S. News & World Report and a Top 10 Best Buy public university by Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in new and innovative ways while providing and sustaining a welcoming, supportive, and empowering environment for all members of our community. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community and who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing our Design Aspirations through inclusive and equitable practices.

To learn more about ASU and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts visit http://about.asu.edu/ and http://cisa.asu.edu.

Required Qualifications:

Terminal degree in Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Ecology or related fields at time of appointment
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Desired Qualifications:

Two (2) or more years teaching experience at the undergraduate level in lectures and labs
Experience teaching in digital environments such as Canvas (asynchronously and/or synchronously)
Experience mentoring students on internships, research, honors theses, or non-traditional projects
Experience teaching online courses
Demonstrated experience in the design of lecture curriculum using innovative teaching techniques and modes of delivery
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment including academic service
Experience in working with federal and state agencies as well as private organizations
 

Application Procedure:

To apply, please visit http://apply.interfolio.com/105439. Candidates will be asked to submit the following through their Interfolio dossier. Complete applications must contain the following:

A letter of interest (no more than 2-pages) that outlines the following:
How you meet the required and desired qualifications
Statement of teaching philosophy
A paragraph addressing your past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Current curriculum vitae
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (no more than 10-pages) for example, (e.g., student evaluations, peer observations, and/or annual evaluations)
Information for three professional references (name, organization, position title, e-mail, phone number)

The application deadline is May 27, 2022 at 5:00p.m., Arizona Time.  Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in a reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.  For technical assistance with your application contact Javier Guarderas at Javier.Guarderas@asu.edu.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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