Assistant Teaching Professor – AY (Non-Tenure Track)

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The Department of Entomology serves undergraduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick (RU-NB) and SEBS by offering a broad selection of courses related to the study of insects and related arthropods. RU-NB and SEBS is a diverse, urban, public research university that is located in a transportation hub with easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

New Jersey offers vibrant and varied cultural activities, excellent schools, and opportunities to live in culturally diverse urban, suburban, or small-town settings within a short distance of campus. For more information about RU-NB and the Department of Entomology, please click here.

Position Overview

The Department of Entomology at Rutgers University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month non-tenure track (NTT) faculty position at the Assistant Teaching Professor level. The appointment will have an emphasis on teaching and coordinating courses in Entomology for both entomology and non-entomology majors enrolled in the Entomology, Ecology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or Forensic Sciences Programs. The teaching load is 3 courses per semester, with possible course releases allowing time for administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be required to maintain a rigorous and robust teaching program in Entomology for both entomology and non-entomology majors enrolled in the Entomology, Ecology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or Forensic Sciences Programs and utilize recognized best practice for science education, including active and experiential learning pedagogies.
• He/she will be required to teach Forensic Entomology (Spring), How to Get Away With Murder (Spring), Insect Biology (Fall), Insect Structure & Function I (Fall), World of Insects (Spring & Fall) and develop online educational opportunities for these courses.
• In addition, the successful candidate will be required to perform the duties of Entomology Undergraduate Program Director, and will have the opportunity to pursue internal or external funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and mentor undergraduate/graduate students in independent projects related to entomology. Participation in departmental and University committees and undergraduate and graduate curriculum development is expected.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. in Entomology or related field from an accredited institution is required.
• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses is required. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills are desired.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Cognizance of general safety requirements and procedures related to safe handling of biological and chemical materials.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below.
• Interested candidates must upload a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references.
• Only those applications submitted through the official Rutgers Human Resources System will be considered.
• Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.