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The Biology Department at the State University of New York at Fredonia has an opening for a full time, temporary lecturer position for the 2022-23 academic year. The Biology Department at Fredonia has recently opened a new science center housing an Exercise Science Laboratory with state of the art equipment. Candidates should possess a masters degree in a relevant discipline by August 2022 and have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Teaching experience is expected. The candidate will teach Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Science, Medical Technology, and pre-health students and other courses in the Biology Department for majors and/or non-majors. 

The Department of Biology offers Biology, Molecular Genetics, Medical Technology, Biology Adolescence Education, and Exercise Science programs at the undergraduate level, and Master's degree programs (thesis and comprehensive). The Biology Department is located in the beautiful Fredonia Science Center which opened in 2014. In addition to funds for construction, $4.2M was spent on new scientific equipment for these programs making them some of the best equipped in the state.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will:

• Teach courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (lecture and lab), general education courses for non-majors, an upper level elective in Exercise Science,  and/or introductory laboratory courses in Biology;
• Observe regular office hours and possibly provide academic advisement to students;
• Contribute to curriculum development and refinement;
• Provide academic advisement to students;
• Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must have a Master's or higher degree in Exercise Science, Biology, or a relevant discipline by August 2022.
• Ability to teach Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively, and in a collegial and professional manner, with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University teaching experience.
• Experience with instructional technology.
• Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement.