Biology, Instructor
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (FT 1)
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
DUBOIS CAMPUS
POSITION TITLE
Biology, Instructor
One year appointment, 36 weeks
Renewable
STARTING DATE
August 2011, or as negotiated
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach introductory undergraduate anatomy, physiology, and microbiology courses. Ability to teach Biology of Aging also desirable. Participate in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students. Provide career guidance. Participate in campus, college, university, and community service activities. Engage in activities to stay current in the discipline. Teaching assignments can include day or evening classes, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D.in biology or related discipline required (ABD may be considered). Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment. Interest in active and collaborative learning and in instructional use of technology is an advantage. Prior teaching experience at college or university level preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.
CAMPUS INFO
Penn State DuBois is located in north central Clearfield County, PA, approximately a 75 minute drive the University Park campus. Since opening its doors in 1935, thousands of degree-seeking individuals have received a world-class education delivered in a friendly, small campus setting. The campus community enrolls approximately 950 undergraduate students. Nearly one-third of these are adult learners.
Penn State DuBois offers nine Associate Degrees (Business, Human Development & Family Studies, Information Sciences & Technology, Letters, Arts, & Sciences, Materials Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Occupational
Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Wildlife Technology), six Bachelor’s Degrees (Business, Earth Sciences, Human Development & Family Studies, Information Sciences & Technology, Letters, Arts, & Sciences, plus Organizational Leadership available through Continuing Education in St. Marys ), as well as the first two years of almost all of Penn State’s 160 baccalaureate degree programs.
For more information, see the campus website at: http://www.ds.psu.edu/ .
APPLICATION and INQUIRIES
Applications should be submitted electronically and include a letter of application, CV, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references.
Applications and inquiries should be directed to:
Chris Klinger on behalf of
Dr. Debra Straussfogel
Director of Academic Affairs
Penn State DuBois
E-mail: czk4@psu.edu
Telephone: (814) 375-4770
CLOSING DATE
Application review begins February 1, 2011 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.